mmmmm
4
9.7
- interjection
- /ˈmɛmɛmɛm/
- Informal
- "Mmmmm," Moraine had to agree.
- mmmmm
- Mmmmm, it's good
- Mmmmm, the smell
Examples
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Edie gave this to me and said, "Mmmmm, I could talk to God with this."
Fiction book (1991) -
Bacon is one of my favorite foods, and I do love fried eggs (especially on burgers, mmmmm).
Blog text (23) -
And mmmmm, you smell good, too.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Mmmmm," she says, turning to me.
Fiction book (1990) -
All I kept hearing was, "Mmmmm" and "These are the best cupcakes ever!"
Blog text (2) -
"Mmmmm, it's good," he murmured.
Fiction book (1990) -
Mmmmm, fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes are the best things ever.
Blog text (22) -
Mmmmm, it's delicious.
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"Mmmmm, I'm hungry."
Fiction book (2002)
Synonyms
347
8.9
A sound people make to show something tastes or smells very good
76
9.0
A soft sound people make when they enjoy a touch or taste
65
7.5
A short word you say when food or a smell is very good
3
7.8
A sound people make to show pleasure, often when tasting food
1
9.9
A short word people say when food tastes very good
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word mmmmm comes from a natural humming sound people make with a closed mouth to show 'pleasure' or enjoyment, especially when tasting or smelling something nice. It is like the simple sounds hum or mmm, so when you see mmmmm it tells you someone is enjoying what they taste or smell.