What does mmm mean?
Mmm means (onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of satisfaction..
Mmm
[m̩ː] · interjection
Meaning
(onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of satisfaction..
Definitions by Sense
- (onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of satisfaction.
- (onomatopoeia) An expression used to show thought, reflection, or confusion.
- (onomatopoeia) Used to represent an utterance that is muffled or spoken with a full mouth (also spelled "mmph").
- (UK) Yes.
Example Sentences
Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
Mmm, I see what you mean.
In his final years he [John Ogdon] gave an interview to an American journalist who noticed that “his handshake is a boneless fadeaway. His response to a lengthy anecdote from a close friend is likely to range from a non-committal ‘Mmmmmmm’ to a rare ‘Very interesting’.”
Danny: Have you got any food? I: Mmm! As a matter of fact, got a saveloy.
Synonyms for mmm
Antonyms for mmm
Related Words
Word Forms
- mmh
- mnh
Usage Notes
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How do you use mmm in a sentence?
Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
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