Hmm

/hm̩/ interjection

Definition

an exclamation expressing thought, consideration, or mild skepticism

Etymology

Natural vocalization, onomatopoetic representation of humming sound made while thinking

Kelly Says

That little 'hmm' sound is your brain's way of buying time while it processes information - it's like putting up a 'thinking in progress' sign!

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