filled pause

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Noun

filled pause (plural filled pauses)

  1. Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech.
    Synonyms: filler, filler phrase, hesitation marker, planner
    "Uh", "um", and "well" are common filled pauses among English speakers.

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