interjection
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Indicating thinking or pondering.
example
Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.
definition
A demand for an answer to a question.
example
Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?
noun
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A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
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An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
example
They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on.
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Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.
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Unpleasant odour.
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An imposition or hoax; humbug.
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A kind of strong drink.
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A phenomenon, or collection of phenomena, involving widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise not audible to all people.
verb
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To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
example
We are humming happily along with the music.
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To express by humming.
example
The team ominously hummed “We shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break.
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To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly
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To buzz, be busily active like a beehive
example
The streets were humming with activity.
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To produce low sounds which blend continuously
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To reek, smell bad.
example
This room really hums — have you ever tried spring cleaning, mate?
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To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.
interjection
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An expression used to show contentment for something
example
Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
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An expression used to show thought or reflection
example
Mmm, I see what you mean.
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An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".
definition
Yes.
interjection
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Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh.
example
Let’s see... um... how about this?