hums

hums · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Makes a low, continuous sound with closed lips.

  2. 2.

    Makes a low, steady continuous sound.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Is very busy or active.

Related words

Antonyms: silences
See also: buzz, hum, humming
Synonyms: buzzes, drones, murmurs

Etymology

From Middle English hummen, of imitative origin. Third person singular present tense form.