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First attested as a filled pause in the early 18th century, as a euphemism in the mid-19th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: Expression signifying a pause or hesitation. Full definition →
First attested as a filled pause in the early 18th century, as a euphemism in the mid-19th century.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.