Mmm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [m̩ː] · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Mmm is an interjection meaning (onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of satisfaction.
Meaning
(onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of satisfaction.
More Meanings
- (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").
Example Sentences
Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
Mmm, I see what you mean.
Danny: Have you got any food? I: Mmm! As a matter of fact, got a saveloy.
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’.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ahem, chocolate, hmm, hmmm, huh, hum.
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