Meaningless; synonym for "
Duh."
Often and repeatedly--sometimes incessantly--used by speakers incapable of beginning an idea at its beginning, those seeking to stall for
time until a thought congeals, or those desiring a familiar starting point as they venture into the dangerous
world of communication.
Beginning each sentence with "so" has been called "using a verbal tee" to enhance one'
s chances of hitting an idea squarely.