interjection
mmhmm
Mmhmm (interjection) means a drawn-out, nasal sound used to show agreement, understanding, or that you're listening. Example: “Mmhmm," she said, still scrolling through her phone.”
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A drawn-out, nasal sound used to show agreement, understanding, or that you're listening.
""Mmhmm," she said, still scrolling through her phone."
"He gave a quiet "mmhmm" to show he was following along without interrupting."
How to use mmhmm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stretched-out version of "mhm," used to agree or show you're paying attention.
When to use it
Spoken and informal — almost never written except to represent speech, and can come across as distracted or noncommittal.
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What does “mmhmm” mean?
The word “mmhmm” means a drawn-out, nasal sound used to show agreement, understanding, or that you're listening. In plain terms, a stretched-out version of "mhm," used to agree or show you're paying attention.
How do you use “mmhmm” in a sentence?
Here is “mmhmm” used in a sentence: “"Mmhmm," she said, still scrolling through her phone.”
What part of speech is “mmhmm”?
“Mmhmm” is an interjection.
What is the meaning of mmhmm?
"mmhmm" (interjection) means a drawn-out, nasal sound used to show agreement, understanding, or that you're listening.
