hem and haw meaning

UK US /hɛm ənd hɔ/ 3 syllables

hem and haw (verb): utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation.

Definition of hem and haw

  1. utter `hems' and `haws'; indicated hesitation
    • He hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd

    Type of: hesitate

How to pronounce hem and haw

hem and haw is pronounced /hɛm ənd hɔ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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