Definition of HMM

hmm

Intj

  • Indicates thinking or pondering.
  • Indicates surprise or cluelessness; especially a response by a person who is questioned or addressed when not expecting it.
  • A demand for an answer to a question.

Verb

  • To make a thoughtful humming noise.

Interjection

  • An exclamation expressing thoughtful consideration or doubt.

Examples

  • "Could you pass me the paring knife?" "Hmm? What's a paring knife?"
  • "You there! Where are you going?" "Hmm? Oh, I just need to get a drink."
  • Hmm... creation or evolution? That’s the big question.
  • Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.
  • Hmm... that's an interesting idea.
  • Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?
  • ’Hmm,’ she mused, ’this seven-letter word might just fit perfectly on the Words With Friends board.’

Origin / Etymology

See hum.

Synonyms

hnn

Scrabble Score: 10

hmm: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
hmm: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
hmm: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

hmm: valid Words With Friends Word