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Hum

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1.SymbolISO 639-3 language code for Hungana.
2.NounA hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
3.NounAn often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
"They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on."
4.NounBusy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.
5.NounUnpleasant odour.
6.NounAn imposition or hoax; humbug.
7.NounA kind of strong drink.
8.NounA phenomenon, or collection of phenomena, involving widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise not audible to all people.
9.VerbTo make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
"We are humming happily along with the music."
10.VerbTo express by humming.
"to hum a tune; The team hummed “We Shall Overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break."
11.VerbTo drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly.
12.VerbTo buzz, be busily active like a beehive
"The streets were humming with activity."
13.VerbTo produce low sounds which blend continuously
14.VerbTo reek, smell bad.
"This room really hums — have you ever tried spring cleaning, mate?"
15.VerbTo flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.
16.InterjectionSynonym of hmm: a noise indicating thought, consideration, &c.
17.InterjectionSynonym of um: a noise indicating doubt, uncertainty, &c.
18.NounSynonym of see hum (“blood cockles, ark clams”).
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