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Uncommonhum
The correct spelling is hum.
How to pronounce hum
/ˈhʌm/
interjectionIPA: /ˈhʌm/
Say it like: Hum
The correct spelling is hum. Indicating thinking or pondering. For example: "Hmm... I just can't decide between the two."
Usage Examples
“Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.”
“Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?”
“They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on.”
Meanings
interjection
- 1.Indicating thinking or pondering.
- 2.A demand for an answer to a question.
- 3.An expression used to show contentment for something
- 4.An expression used to show thought or reflection
- 5.An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".
noun
- 1.A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
- 2.An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
- 3.Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.
- 4.Unpleasant odour.
- 5.An imposition or hoax; humbug.
verb
- 1.To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
- 2.To express by humming.
- 3.To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly
- 4.To buzz, be busily active like a beehive
- 5.To produce low sounds which blend continuously
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