Meaning
A sound people make with a closed mouth to show they like something, or that they are thinking.
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Word origin
An imitative sound word: it copies the hum people make with the lips closed, so it has no older root.
- Origin
- Imitative
- Root
- mmm
Examples
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Here "mmm" shows that the food tastes very good.
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"Mmm" here gives you a moment before you answer.
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"Mmm" can be a soft yes when you are not quite sure.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 10: mmm, final, duty and 7 more words.