גִּימְגֵּם
gimgem
Everyday HebrewMeaningTo speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or stopping, because you are nervous or have a speech problem.
HistoryThis word first appears in the writings of the Jewish Sages about two thousand years ago. The sound of the word "gim-gem" is meant to sound like someone who is having trouble speaking. It copies the repeated sounds a person makes when they stammer.
Example
The boy stammered when he spoke in front of the whole class.
