Background for hummed

hummed

/hʌmd/

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verb

To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

Examples :

"We are humming happily along with the music."

sound music language communication

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verb

To express by humming.

Examples :

"The team ominously hummed “We shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break."

sound music communication language

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verb

To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly

Examples :

"The bee hummed loudly as it flew from flower to flower in the garden. "

sound insect nature

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verb

To buzz, be busily active like a beehive

Examples :

"The streets were humming with activity."

sound action energy insect environment

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verb

To produce low sounds which blend continuously

Examples :

"The refrigerator hummed quietly in the kitchen. "

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verb

To reek, smell bad.

Examples :

"This room really hums — have you ever tried spring cleaning, mate?"

sensation sound

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verb

To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.

Examples :

"The used car salesman hummed him along, praising the car's nonexistent fuel efficiency, until he signed the contract. "

communication language character mind action