English

Alternative forms

• hm, hmmm, h'm

Interjection

hmm

1. Indicating thinking or pondering.

   Hmm... that's an interesting idea.

   Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.

2. A demand for an answer to a question.

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

Translations

Synonyms

• hnn

Verb

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

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

See also

• hrmph
• humph
• hmph

Anagrams

• mhm, MMH

French

Interjection

hmm

1. expressing skepticism

   Paul viendra mardi. - Hmm.. j'en suis pas si sûr.

Hungarian

Interjection

hmm

1. Indicating thinking, pondering, surprise or annoyance.

Portuguese

Interjection

hmm

1. Alternative form of hm