hmm

interjection
UK: /hʌm/
US: /hʌm/

  1. An expression of hesitation, doubt, or contemplation.

    1. Hmm, I don't know about that plan now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hmm, I'm not sure if I agree with you even though I respect your opinion. [ ] [ ]

  2. A vocal sound made when thinking or hesitating.

    1. Hmm, maybe, but I need to think about it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hmm, that's an interesting point; let me consider its implications for our project. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

um er well like
hmm verb

  1. To hesitate or be unsure about something.

    1. I hmm, I'm not sure how to answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. I tend to hmm when asked a difficult question about future prospects. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a low, continuous sound, like humming.

    1. The machine hmm quietly in the corner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old refrigerator would hmm all night, making it hard to sleep soundly. [ ] [ ]
hmm noun

  1. A low, continuous droning sound.

    1. I heard a hmm from the engine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant hmm of the machinery was almost unbearable to the workers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hmm" in English means: An expression of hesitation, doubt, or contemplation., A vocal sound made when thinking or hesitating..

The phonetic transcription of "hmm" is /hʌm/ in British English and /hʌm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hmm": um, er, well, like.

Example usage of "hmm": "Hmm, I don't know about that plan now.". More examples on the page.