hmm

present (v1)

hmm

past (v2)

hmmed

past participle (v3)

hmmed

present participle

hmming

3rd person singular

hmms

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To make a thoughtful humming noise.

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.Indicates thinking or pondering.

   • Hmm.. I just can't decide between the two.
   • Hmm.. creation or evolution? That’s the big question.
   • Hmm.. that's an interesting idea.

2. 2.Indicates surprise or cluelessness; especially a response by a person who is questioned or addressed when not expecting it.

   • "Could you pass me the paring knife?" "Hmm? What's a paring knife?"
   • "You there! Where are you going?" "Hmm? Oh, I just need to get a drink."

3. 3.A demand for an answer to a question.

   • Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?

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