I mean

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I mean

particle

Used to correct an error or slip of the tongue.
colloquial A delaying filler. They were filth, utter filth. I mean, and this tops it. She even bought the video of her sister dying, or at least the sex act that killed her.
Similar: like, well, you know
colloquial A mild intensifier. I must say the title puts me off as well. I mean, come on. Is this supposed to be original or creative?
Similar: like, well, you know
colloquial An indication of approximation or uncertainty. I mean, it very well could be.
Similar: like, well, you know
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see I, mean.

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particle used to correct an error

Español	quiero decir, digo, miento
العربية	يعني

particle indicating approximation or uncertainty

العربية	يعني

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@misc{i_mean_2026,
  title = {I mean},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/i%20mean},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}