hmm
/hm̩/ interjection A2- Indicates thinking or pondering. · Hmm... that's an interesting idea.· Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.
- Indicates surprise or cluelessness; especially a response by a person who is questioned or addressed when not expecting it. · "You there! Where are you going?" "Hmm? Oh, I just need to get a drink."· "Could you pass me the paring knife?" "Hmm? What's a paring knife?"
- A demand for an answer to a question. · Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?
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Hmm, it's a cold, not the flu.
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