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- [huhm]
- /hʌm/
- /hʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhm]
- /hʌm/
Definitions of hummed word
- verb without object hummed to make a low, continuous, droning sound. 1
- verb without object hummed to give forth an indistinct sound of mingled voices or noises. 1
- verb without object hummed to utter an indistinct sound in hesitation, embarrassment, dissatisfaction, etc.; hem. 1
- verb without object hummed to sing with closed lips, without articulating words. 1
- verb without object hummed to be in a state of busy activity: The household hummed in preparation for the wedding. 1
- verb without object hummed British Slang. to have a bad odor, as of stale perspiration. 1
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Origin of hummed
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English; ultimately imitative; cognate with German hummen to hum; cf. humblebee
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Parts of speech for Hummed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hummed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hummed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hummed
verb hummed
- droned — to make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz.
- whined — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- purred — to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does.
- buzzed — a low, vibrating, humming sound, as of bees, machinery, or people talking.
- crooned — to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice: to croon to a baby.
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