mm-mm

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English

Etymology

Nasalized form of uh-uh; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈm.m/,
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Interjection

mm-mm

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    • 2008, M.J. Fredrick, Where There's Smoke:
      "Need some help?" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”
    • 2009, Michael Batdorf, Pair of Jacks: A Novel, →ISBN, page 112:
      “Mm-mm,” I mumble, shaking my head.
    • 2013, Allison Leotta, Speak of the Devil: A Novel, →ISBN, page 250:
      Mia cocked her head. “This is my fiancé's second wedding. He has a daughter. So I'm not sure if I should wear something . . . more second-wedding-ish? Like a white suit?” “Mm-mm.” Mia shook her head.

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