Em

/ɛm/

Meaning & Definition

pronoun

A colloquial contraction of 'them', used as an object pronoun.

I saw em at the park yesterday.

Used informally to refer to people in general, often used in spoken language.

You know how em can't resist a good sale!

Referring to a group of people in a casual context.

I invited em over for dinner tonight.

Abbreviation of 'them'; likely derived from phonetic spelling.

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Used as a filler in conversation to indicate hesitation.

give 'em hell

To confront someone aggressively or decisively.

let 'em know

To inform someone about something.

them

The objective case of they, used as a pronoun.

those

Used to refer to things or people at a distance.

An informal way to refer to a group of people.

Did you invite em to the party?

An expression of uncertainty.

Em, I'm not sure if I should go.