"mm-mm" meaning in All languages combined

See mm-mm on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

IPA: /ˈm.m/, [ˈ(ʔ)ḿ̩.ʔm̩̀] Audio: en-us-mmmm.ogg [US]
Etymology: Nasalized form of uh-uh; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation). Etymology templates: {{m|en|uh-uh}} uh-uh, {{m|en|um}} um, {{m|en|hem|pos=expression of hesitation}} hem (expression of hesitation) Head templates: {{en-interj}} mm-mm
  1. no Synonyms: uh-uh
    Sense id: en-mm-mm-en-intj-k5Apjz-w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2008, M.J. Fredrick, Where There's Smoke",
          "text": "\"Need some help?\" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2009, Michael Batdorf, Pair of Jacks: A Novel, page 112",
          "text": "“Mm-mm,” I mumble, shaking my head.",
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        },
        {
          "ref": "2013, Allison Leotta, Speak of the Devil: A Novel, page 250",
          "text": "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.",
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          "text": "\"Need some help?\" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”",
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          "ref": "2013, Allison Leotta, Speak of the Devil: A Novel, page 250",
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      "ipa": "[ˈ(ʔ)ḿ̩.ʔm̩̀]"
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