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humming

/ˈhʌmɪŋ/

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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."

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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."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The bees were humming around the flowers in the garden. "

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verb

To buzz, be busily active like a beehive

Examples :

"The streets were humming with activity."

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verb

To produce low sounds which blend continuously

Examples :

"The refrigerator in the kitchen was humming quietly. "

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verb

To reek, smell bad.

Examples :

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

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verb

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

Examples :

"The salesman was humming the customer with promises of unrealistic returns on the investment. "

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noun

The sound of something that hums; a hum.

Examples :

"The humming from the refrigerator was so loud, I couldn't sleep. "

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