hm

hm · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An expression of thoughtful consideration, hesitation, or doubt.

  2. 2.

    An expression used to show one is listening or to prompt continuation.

Related words

See also: hmm, uh, um
Synonyms: hmm, uh, um

Etymology

Onomatopoeic; an imitation of the sound made when thinking or hesitating. The written form attempts to capture the humming sound of closed-mouth vocalization.