Hummer

/ˈhʌmər/ noun

Definition

something that hums, especially a hummingbird or a large military vehicle

Etymology

From hum + -er suffix, imitative of the sound

Kelly Says

From tiny hummingbirds to massive military Hummers, both got their names from the sounds they make! One hums with wings, the other with a big engine - talk about size extremes.

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