French Meaning of hum

bourdonnement

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Definitions and Meaning of hum in English

Wordnet

hum (n)

the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity

an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

a humming noise

Wordnet

hum (v)

sing with closed lips

be noisy with activity

sound with a monotonous hum

make a low continuous sound

Webster

hum (v. i.)

To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.

To make a nasal sound, like that of the letter m prolonged, without opening the mouth, or articulating; to mumble in monotonous undertone; to drone.

To make an inarticulate sound, like h'm, through the nose in the process of speaking, from embarrassment or a affectation; to hem.

To express satisfaction by a humming noise.

To have the sensation of a humming noise; as, my head hums, -- a pathological condition.

Webster

hum (v. t.)

To sing with shut mouth; to murmur without articulation; to mumble; as, to hum a tune.

To express satisfaction with by humming.

To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug.

Webster

hum (n.)

A low monotonous noise, as of bees in flight, of a swiftly revolving top, of a wheel, or the like; a drone; a buzz.

Any inarticulate and buzzing sound

The confused noise of a crowd or of machinery, etc., heard at a distance; as, the hum of industry.

A buzz or murmur, as of approbation.

An imposition or hoax.

Webster

hum (interj.)

An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm, uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc.

A kind of strong drink formerly used.

Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.

FAQs About the word hum

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