"mhm" meaning in English

See mhm in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /m̩ˈhm̩/, [m̩ˈm̥m̩˥] Audio: en-uk-Mmhmm2.ogg
Etymology: Nasalized form of uh-huh, a form imitative of non-verbal sounds. Etymology templates: {{glossary|imitative}} imitative Head templates: {{en-interj}} mhm
  1. Shows agreements or allows the speaker to continue talking. Synonyms: uh-huh, mm-hm, mm-hmm, mm hmm, mmhm, mmhmm, mhmm, um-hum, imphm [Scotland]
    Sense id: en-mhm-en-intj-ZMNAJz8f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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        },
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    },
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    },
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    },
    {
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    },
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      "word": "um-hum"
    },
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