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uh (US) 1  Expression of confusion or uncertainty. 2  Space filler or pause during conversation.
DEFINITION of 'IOU'. An informal document that acknowledges a debt owed. IOU is an abbreviation, in phonetic terms, of I owe you.. The debt owed does not necessarily involve a monetary value but can also involve other products.With IOUs being informal, those issuing the IOU are given free reign when writing and issuing an IOU.OU is an abbreviation, in phonetic terms, of I owe you.. The debt owed does not necessarily involve a monetary value but can also involve other products. With IOUs being informal, those issuing the IOU are given free reign when writing and issuing an IOU.