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Definition of ’em pronoun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

’em

pronoun
 
/əm/
 
/əm/
(informal)
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  1. a way of saying ‘them’ in informal speech
    • Don't let ’em get away.
    You should not write this form unless you are copying somebody's speech.
    Word OriginMiddle English: originally a form of hem, dative and accusative third person plural pronoun in Middle English; now regarded as an abbreviation of them.
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