Examples of common filler words Um: "I, um, don't think you want to go that way." Uh: "Can you, uh, give this one more look before turning it in?" Er: "This sounds like it maybe, er, possibly could be a violation" Ah: "I think that ah... ... Like: "She has, like, a million unread messages."
We all know how frustrating it is to hear those pesky filler words when we're trying to have a conversation. You know, the words like "um," "uh," and "like." They can really make us feel uncomfortable and can make it hard to understand what the other person is saying.
Now, there's nothing wrong with using filler words occasionally. They can help us buy some time while we're thinking of what to say next. But when they're used too frequently, they can be a real pain.
If you're looking to cut down on your use of filler words, here's a list of some of the most common ones to watch out for:
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