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English
Etymology
Onomatopoeia
Pronunciation
Interjection
mmm
- (onomatopoeia) An emotional expression of contentment
- Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
- (onomatopoeia) An expression used to show thought or reflection
- Mmm, I see what you mean.
2014 May 11, Ivan Hewett, “Piano Man: a Life of John Ogdon by Charles Beauclerk, review: A new biography of the great British pianist whose own genius destroyed him [print version: A colossus off-key, 10 May 2014, p. R27]”, in The Daily Telegraph (Review):In his final years he [John Ogdon] gave an interview to an American journalist who noticed that “his handshake is a boneless fadeaway. His response to a lengthy anecdote from a close friend is likely to range from a non-committal ‘Mmmmmmm’ to a rare ‘Very interesting’.”
- (onomatopoeia) Used to represent an utterance that is muffled or spoken with a full mouth (also spelled "mmph").
- (UK) Yes.
1987, Withnail and I:Danny: Have you got any food?
I: Mmm! As a matter of fact, got a saveloy.
Usage notes
- Additional ms may be added to suggest a longer sound.
Translations
expression used for contentment
See also
Luganda
Etymology
Onomatopoeia.
Interjection
mmm
- Used to signify that one is listening and understands
Synonyms
References
The Essentials of Luganda, J. D. Chesswas, 4th edition. Oxford University Press: Nairobi. 1967, p. 152.
Portuguese
Interjection
mmm
- Alternative form of hm