mhm
Mhm (interjection) means a sound used to show agreement or that you are listening. Example: “Did you finish the report?" "Mhm, sent it this morning.”
How to use mhm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, informal way of saying "yes" or "I hear you".
Very informal; used mostly in speech and casual writing, not formal contexts.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
"Did you finish the report?" "_____, sent it this morning."
Etymology
A nasalized variant of uh-huh, imitating a spoken sound of agreement.
Antonyms
Frequently asked questions
What does “mhm” mean?
The word “mhm” means a sound used to show agreement or that you are listening. In plain terms, a quick, informal way of saying "yes" or "I hear you".
How do you pronounce “mhm”?
“Mhm” is pronounced m-HM (/m̩ˈhm̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “mhm” in a sentence?
Here is “mhm” used in a sentence: “"Did you finish the report?" "Mhm, sent it this morning.".”
What is the opposite of “mhm”?
The opposite of “mhm” — its antonyms — is mm-mm.
What part of speech is “mhm”?
“Mhm” is an interjection.