mm-mm

interjectioncommon in dialogue

//ˈm.m//
/[ˈ(ʔ)ḿ̩.ʔm̩̀]/

interjection

1
no
"Need some help?" She shook her head. “Mm-mm.”
“Mm-mm,” I mumble, shaking my head.
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.
2
yes
"Is the soda good, Princess?" her father asked. "Mm Mm," replied Sarah Louise. "She is a perfect little lady," thought Loo proudly
< M01 > They were really very very hot on quality. < F01 > Mm. Mm. Yes .
"Let me know if you need anything, all right ?" "Mm-mmm," she replied, looking down at the ground.

Etymology

Nasalized form of uh-uh (negative) or uh-huh (positive), ultimately onomatopoeic; see fuller etymology there. Compare um, hem (expression of hesitation).

mixture · The act of mixing.mM · millimole, millimoles MM · The station code of Mahim Junction railway station in India.

mm-mm · no

mmhmm · Elongated form of mhm.mmm · An emotional expression of satisfaction.mmmm · Elongated form of mmm.

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