mhm
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8.8
- interjection
- /məm/
- Informal
:
ajá
- Mhm?
- Mhm, yeah
Examples
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I agree with your point; mhm, that makes sense.
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Mhm, sure.
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Mhm, and then the second volume we were on the plane.
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Mhm, comes with the territory.
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- That's a problem, because... - Mhm.
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It must be great at your age, mhm?
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Mhm, it's good, mhm.
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"Mhm," said Jean, a young woman who was pleasantly vivacious most of the day but not at quarter to five on Friday afternoons.
Fiction book (2002) -
You liked the movie too? mhm, I thought it was great!
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It’s raining today? mhm, I noticed that on my way here.
Synonyms
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9.9
A friendly word people say to show agreement
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9.9
You say it to show agreement or acceptance
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9.7
A casual way to say yes or agree
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9.9
A short casual reply showing weak agreement or that you heard someone
How Agreeing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mhm is a simple, low sound people make to show they hear you or agree. It comes from the small mouth hum mm or hmm, the same sound you might use instead of a full 'yes', so it usually means 'agreement' or 'acknowledgement'.