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Definition or meaning of the English word Hum
To have the sensation of a humming noise; as; my head hums; -- a pathological condition. (v. i.). Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation. (interj.). A kind of strong drink formerly used. (interj.). An imposition or hoax. (n.). The confused noise of a crowd or of machinery; etc.; heard at a distance; as; the hum of industry. (n.). Any inarticulate and buzzing sound (n.). A low monotonous noise; as of bees in flight; of a swiftly revolving top; of a wheel; or the like; a drone; a buzz. (n.). To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug. (v. t.). To sing with shut mouth; to murmur without articulation; to mumble; as; to hum a tune. (v. t.). To express satisfaction by a humming noise. (v. i.). To make an inarticulate sound; like h'm; through the nose in the process of speaking; from embarrassment or a affectation; to hem. (v. i.). To make a nasal sound; like that of the letter m prolonged; without opening the mouth; or articulating; to mumble in monotonous undertone; to drone. (v. i.). To make a low; prolonged sound; like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as; a top hums. (v. i.). A buzz or murmur; as of approbation. (n.). To express satisfaction with by humming. (v. t.). An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur; like h'm; uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment; affectation; etc. (interj.). |
