mm-mm

See also: mmmm

English

Etymology

Nasalized form of uh-uh; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈm.m/, [ˈ(ʔ)ḿ̩.ʔm̩̀]

• Audio (US):

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Interjection

mm-mm

1. no
   • 2008, M.J. Fredrick, Where There's Smoke:

     "Need some help?" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”

   • 2009, Michael Batdorf, Pair of Jacks: A Novel, →ISBN, page 112:

     “Mm-mm,” I mumble, shaking my head.

   • 2013, Allison Leotta, Speak of the Devil: A Novel, →ISBN, page 250:

     Mia cocked her head. “This is my fiancé's second wedding. He has a daughter. So I'm not sure if I should wear something . . . more second-wedding-ish? Like a white suit?” “Mm-mm.” Mia shook her head.

Synonyms

• uh-uh

Antonyms

• mhm