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um | mag |

As a preposition um

is around, about (sometimes in combination with bi).

As an adverb um

is around, about.

As a conjunction um

is in order to.

As a noun mag is

a paw.

um

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) um, from (etyl) um, . More at (l).

Alternative forms

* (l), (l)

Preposition

(English prepositions)
  • Etymology 2

    (en)

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (chiefly, American) Expression of confusion or space filler in conversation. See uh.
  • Um , I don’t know.
    Let’s see... um ... how about this?
  • (chiefly, American)
  • *1963 , (Kurt Vonnegut), Cat's Cradle , Dell Publishing Co., Inc., p. 65:
  • *:"About the same, wherever you go," he agreed.
  • *:"Um ," I said.
  • Verb

    (umm)
  • To make the um sound to express confusion or hesitancy.
  • Etymology 3

    A Latin-script rendering of .

    Noun

    (um)
  • Anagrams

    * English two-letter words ----

    mag

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • magazine, the publication or ammunition
  • magnet
  • mag wheel
  • brand new tires and steel style factory mags

    Anagrams

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