English · Slang Attested

pause

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Meaning · English

Used immediately after a statement to indicate that there was no innuendo or homosexual meaning intended, especially when such a meaning is a reasonable interpretation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dùng ngay sau một câu để chỉ không có ám chỉ hoặc ý nghĩa đồng tính

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pause” mean?

Used immediately after a statement to indicate that there was no innuendo or homosexual meaning intended, especially when such a meaning is a reasonable interpretation.

Is “pause” formal or informal?

pause is generally slang.

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