mmm

interjection

MMM/m̩/

4 meanings of mmm

1
tastes goodinterjectiononomatopoeic
A sound people make when something feels nice or tastes really good.
Like the happy sound you make when you smell warm cookies.
Mmm, this chocolate cake is amazing!
She took her first spoonful of the soup and went, "Mmm."
Similaryum
Oppositeyuck, ugh
2
thinkinginterjectiononomatopoeic
A sound you make while you are thinking, or when you are not sure.
Mmm, let me think about that for a moment.
When I asked which one she liked, she said, "Mmm, hard to choose."
UsageMore m's mean a longer hum, which can sound unsure.
Similarhmm
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3
yesinterjectionUK
A short hum that means yes.
"Are you coming to the shop with me?" "Mmm, give me a minute."
"Fancy a cuppa?" "Mmm."
Similaryeah, yep, yes
Oppositeno, uh-uh
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muffled speechinterjectiononomatopoeic
A sound that stands for words someone can't say clearly because their mouth is full or covered.
"Mmm, mmm," he mumbled around a mouthful of sandwich, pointing at the clock.
She tried to reply, but all that came out was a muffled "Mmm."

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This word imitates a sound.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 1 fact