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   hum

   /hʌm/

   verb

   • 1. make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee: "the computers hummed" Similar purrwhirthrobvibratemurmurbuzzthrumdroneliterary:susurratebombinate
   • ▪ sing with closed lips: "he hummed softly to himself" Similar singcroonmurmurdrone
   • ▪ (of a place) be filled with a low, steady continuous sound: "the room hummed with an expectant murmur"
   • 2. be in a state of great activity: informal "the house was humming with preparations for the dance" Similar be busybe activebe livelybuzzbustlebe bustlingbe a hive of activitythrobvibratepulsatepulseOpposite be quiet
   • 3. smell unpleasant: informal British "when the wind drops this stuff really hums" Similar smellstinkstink to high heavenreekhave a bad smellbe malodorousinformal:pong

   noun

   • 1. a low, steady continuous sound: "the hum of insects"
   • ▪ an unwanted low-frequency noise in an amplifier caused by variation of electric current, especially the alternating frequency of the mains.

   Word Origin late Middle English: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hummable adjective
   • 2. hummer noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does Hum mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! HUM definition: 1. to make a continuous low sound: 2. to sing without opening your mouth: 3. to be busy and full…. Learn more.

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   What does humming mean?

   • , hummed, hum·ming. to make a low, continuous, droning sound. to give forth an indistinct sound of mingled voices or noises. to utter an indistinct sound in hesitation, embarrassment, dissatisfaction, etc.; hem. to sing with closed lips, without articulating words. The household hummed in preparation for the wedding.

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   What does it mean when a place hums?

   • The guard stopped his humming and turned his head sharply. If you say that a place hums, you mean that it is full of activity. The place is really beginning to hum. [VERB] On Saturday morning, the town hums with activity and life. [VERB + with] Hum is sometimes used to represent the sound people make when they are not sure what to say.

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   How do you know if something hums?

   • But not a soul was near, and no sound could be heard except the rustling of the wind and the hum of little insects. If something hums, it makes a low continuous noise. The birds sang, the bees hummed. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

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   Hum is a verb that means to make a sound like \\m\\ or a musical tone with the lips closed, or to be busy or smooth. Hum is also a noun that means a sound like that of humming or venous hum.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Hum is a verb that means to make a low sound, to sing without opening your mouth, or to be busy and full of activity. Hum is also a noun that means a low sound or a tune. See more meanings, synonyms, idioms, and examples of hum.

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   Hum definition: to make a low, continuous, droning sound.. See examples of HUM used in a sentence.

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   hum: 1 v sing with closed lips “She hummed a melody” Type of: sing produce tones with the voice v make a low continuous sound “The refrigerator is humming ” Type of: make noise , noise , resound emit a noise v sound with a monotonous hum Synonyms: thrum Type of: go , sound make a certain noise or sound v be noisy with activity Synonyms: buzz , ...

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › humHum - definition of hum by The Free Dictionary

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   Hum is a verb that means to make a low continuous sound, to sing with closed lips, or to be busy. It can also be a noun for the sound or the state of humming. See different dictionaries, translations, and usage examples.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Hum is a verb that means to make a low continuous sound, to sing with closed lips, or to be busy. It can also be a noun, an interjection, or a slang term. See examples, synonyms, and pronunciation of hum.

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   HUM definition: 1. to sing without opening your mouth: 2. to make a continuous, low sound: 3. If a place is…. Learn more.