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hmm

hmm

51 7.8
A sound people make to show pleasure, often when tasting food
  • interjection
  • /hɪm/
  • Informal
translation icon : mmm
  • Mm-hmm, two-for-two, so you don't cast any stones, because as Jesus once said, "when you're looking at the dark side, careful you must be."
  • hmm, good
  • hmm, nice
  • hmm, I like

There is a cracker in there. Yeah, The cracker. Wow. Tons of chocolate. Yes, tons. The little caramel bits on top. That's amazing. Wow. Hmm,

Examples

  • Hmmm, this is the first (and probably the last) time I agree with anything you write.

    Blog text (13)

  • Mm-hmm, with good reason.

    Savage Sisters (1974)

  • And he looks at me and he says, hmm, great.

  • Now relax, enjoy yourself, hmm?

    Movie Movie (1978)

  • Yes, hmm, right, well, delightful.

    A Good Year (2006)

  • Hmm, I like that laugh.

    Blood Hook (1987)

  • "So I gather you have something to share with me, hmm?"

    Fiction book (2000)

  • "Hmm?" Curious, Kelsey turned, then let out a shout of pleasure.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Mm-hmm, that's right.

    Crackers (1984)

  • Hmm, this dish tastes ... amazing.

Synonyms

mmm
vshmm
  • Informal
302 8.9

A sound people make to show something tastes or smells very good

is the less elongated version used for the same pleasure
yum
vshmm
  • Informal
45 7.5

A short word you say when food or a smell is very good

is used more broadly for enjoying any pleasing experience
oooh
vshmm
  • NSFW
6 9.0

A soft sound people make when they enjoy a touch or taste

is focused on taste related pleasure and milder approval rather than sensual intensity
mmmmm
vshmm
  • Informal
2 9.7

A soft sound showing pleasure when tasting or smelling something nice

is the shorter less drawn form used for the same pleasure
oooo
vshmm
  • NSFW
1 9.6

A soft sound people make to show physical pleasure or strong enjoyment

is used mainly for taste or mild approval rather than intense physical delight

Antonyms

disapproval
45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

displeasure
28 3.9

A feeling of being annoyed or not happy about something

How Pleasant

yum
  • Informal
45 7.5
mmm
  • Informal
302 8.9
hmm
  • Informal
51 7.8
ah
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

hmm main

Etymology

Hmm can also be the gentle sound people make to show enjoyment, like a quiet hum or 'mmm' when food tastes good. So saying hmm can show pleasure or 'approval'.