Definition of Hem and haw

1. Verb. Utter 'hems' and 'haws'; indicated hesitation. "They hem and haw a long time"; "He hemmed and hawed when asked to address the crowd"

Generic synonyms: Hesitate, Pause

Definition of Hem and haw

1. Verb. (idiomatic) (US) To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or making up one's mind. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hem And Haw

helpworthy
helsinki declaration
helter
helter-skelter
helter-skelters
helters
helve
helved
helvella
helves
helving
helvite
hem
hem-
hem-line
hem and haw
hem in
hemachate
hemachates
hemachrome
hemacite
hemacyanin
hemacytometer
hemacytometers
hemadromometer
hemadromometry
hemadsorption
hemadynamics
hemadynamometer
hemadynamometers

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