Filler: meaning, definitions and examples
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filler
[ หfษชlษr ]
in conversation
A word or phrase used to fill in gaps in conversation or speech, often used when someone is thinking or unsure of what to say next.
Synonyms
hesitation word, interjection, pause filler
Examples of usage
- Um, well, you know, like, umm...
material
A substance used to fill gaps or holes, often used in construction or DIY projects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The carpenter used filler to repair the cracks in the wall.
food
A type of food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often consumed as a snack.
Synonyms
empty calories, junk food, snack
Examples of usage
- Potato chips and candy bars are common fillers that people eat between meals.
Translations
Translations of the word "filler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น preenchimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Fรผllstoff
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengisi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฟะพะฒะฝัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ wypeลniacz
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท remplissage
๐ช๐ธ relleno
๐น๐ท dolgu
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุดูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝplล
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝplล
๐จ๐ณ ๅกซๅ ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ polnilo
๐ฎ๐ธ fylliefni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะปัััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ doldurucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ relleno
Word origin
The word 'filler' originated in the 15th century from the Middle English word 'fyllen', meaning 'to fill'. Over time, it has evolved to have various meanings in different contexts, from conversation to construction and even food. The term has become widely used in modern language to describe something that fills a gap or space.
See also: fill, filled, filling, overfill, refill, refilling, unfilled.