Mmm

mm; mmm; hmminterjection

Alternative meanings

thinking sound; hesitation; short reaction; soft approval; enjoyment of taste; conversational pause

Pronunciation

mmm

Root and affixes

Natural interjection, with no root or affixes. The meaning depends strongly on tone.

Variants or conjugations

mm; mmm; hmm; um; ahm

Related words and expressions

ah; hey; oh; yes; I do not know; thought; tasty

Meaning and usage notes

Used in informal conversation. It can mean I am thinking, I am not sure, I understand, or that tastes good, depending on tone. It is not a formal word.