English

Interjection

you know

1. Used other than as an idiom: see you,‎ know.
2. (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

   I don’t usually get nervous in games and, you know, taking free kicks and penalties but that’s the first time I’ve been that nervous in, in a game, where I have to, I’m in a situation where I’m, you know... - BBC Interview with David Beckham

3. (informal) Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.

   A: I heard you want to do that thing with me.
   B: Do what?
   A: You know... umm...
   B: Oh, do you mean sex?
   A: Yeah... that.

4. (informal) Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement or understanding at the end of a statement.

   But I guess that's life, you know?

   I just wasn't into it, you know?

Synonyms

• er, erm, um
• y'know

Related terms

• you-know-who

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