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hum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hmm intj A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
  • humph interjection A grunted sound made to show annoyance, doubt, or disapproval.

Senses

hum is used for these senses in English:

  • hmm Indicates thinking or pondering.
  • humph (onomatopoeia) A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.

hmm — full definition

  1. intj A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
  2. intj A sound expressing mild surprise, doubt, or being caught off guard.