hmm

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See also: HMM and hm̀m̌

English

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Etymology

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See hum.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /hm̩/, [m̥m̩˦˨]
  • Audio (US):(file)

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hmm

  1. Indicates thinking or pondering.
    Hmm... that's an interesting idea.
    Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.
    Hmm... creation or evolution? That’s the big question.
    • May 12 1991, “Kidnapped!”, in Jeeves and Wooster, season 2, episode 5:
      Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir. The air of North America is notoriously stimulating in this regard, as witness the regrettable behavior of its inhabitants in 1776.
      B. Wooster: Hmm? What happened in 1776, Jeeves?
      Jeeves: I prefer not to dwell on it, if it's convenient to you, sir.
  2. A demand for an answer to a question.
    Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?

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Verb

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hmm (third-person singular simple present hmms, present participle hmming, simple past and past participle hmmed)

  1. (intransitive) To make a thoughtful humming noise.

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Finnish

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Etymology

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Commonly found in many languages. Probably imitative.

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hmm

  1. hmm

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French

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hmm

  1. expressing skepticism
    Paul viendra mardi. - Hmm.. j’en suis pas si sûr.
    Paul will come on Tuesday. - Hmm.. I'm not so sure.

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Hungarian

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hmm

  1. Indicating thinking, pondering, surprise or annoyance.

Polish

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Etymology

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Onomatopoeic.

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hmm

  1. hmm (indicating thinking or pondering)
    Synonym: hm

Further reading

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  • hmm in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Portuguese

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Interjection

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hmm

  1. Alternative form of hm