mm-hmm in English: A quiet humming sound made with the mouth closed, used to say yes or to show that you are listening. (interjection)

Translation

A quiet humming sound made with the mouth closed, used to say yes or to show that you are listening.

Word origin

An imitative word: it simply writes down the humming noise people make when they agree without opening the mouth.

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Here "mm-hmm" means yes, I am listening.

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You make the sound with your lips closed, so it comes out as a hum.

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"Mm-hmm" can start an answer to show that you agree.

yeah

A relaxed, friendly way of saying yes, used when you speak rather than when you write.

yes

Used to give a positive answer, or to agree that something is true.

okay

Used to agree or to say yes; it can also mean well, safe, or good enough.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

agree

To think the same as someone else, or to say yes to a plan or idea.

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