mmm
Pronunciations
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[m̩ː]
Interjection
An emotional expression of satisfaction.
Usage- onomatopoeic
- Examples
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Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
An expression used to show thought, reflection, or confusion.
Usage- onomatopoeic
- Examples
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Mmm, I see what you mean.
More examples (1)
In his final years he [John Ogdon] gave an interview to an American journalist who noticed that “his handshake is a boneless fadeaway. His response to a lengthy anecdote from a close friend is likely to range from a non-committal ‘Mmmmmmm’ to a rare ‘Very interesting’.”
Used to represent an utterance that is muffled or spoken with a full mouth (also spelled "mmph").
Usage- onomatopoeic
Yes.
Usage- UK usage
- Examples
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Danny: Have you got any food? I: Mmm! As a matter of fact, got a saveloy.
Word forms
mmhmnh