HUM
/ˈhʌm/
interjection
Indicating thinking or pondering.
“Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.”
A demand for an answer to a question.
“Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?”
Synonyms: hnn
noun
A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
“They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on.”
Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.
verb
To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
“We are humming happily along with the music.”
To express by humming.
“The team ominously hummed “We shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break.”
To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly
interjection
An expression used to show contentment for something
“Mmm, this is a tasty pie!”
An expression used to show thought or reflection
“Mmm, I see what you mean.”
An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".
interjection
Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh.
“Let’s see... um... how about this?”