hummable

hum·ma·ble

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhm-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhʌm ə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhm-uh-buh l]
- /ˈhʌm ə bəl/

Definitions of hummable word

adjective hummable (of a piece of music) able to be hummed easily; melodic; tuneful. 1
noun hummable (music) Suitable for humming or humming along. 1
adjective hummable suitable for humming 0
adjective hummable suitable for being hummed, esp. because catchy or melodious 0

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Origin of hummable

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; hum + -able

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Parts of speech for Hummable

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hummable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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