"hummable" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more hummable [comparative], most hummable [superlative]
Etymology: From hum + -able. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hum|able}} hum + -able Head templates: {{en-adj}} hummable (comparative more hummable, superlative most hummable)
  1. (music) Suitable for humming or humming along to. Categories (topical): Music Derived forms: hummably, hummability Related terms: singable, danceable
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