1. Used by a person upon realisation that they made a clumsy mistake or is unable to think clearly.
2. Used by onlookers when someone behaves in a foolish way or lacks common sense; said jokingly.
Please note: ‘Em er smeh’ is a fun & polite way to joke about small blunders & is used without offence.
‘Em er smeh’ is a single response.
Person 1: Trips over their untied shoelace & says ‘Em er smeh’!
Person 2: Says ‘Em er smeh’ after witnessing Person 1 trip.