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    Mm (en. Mm)

    /ɛmɛm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    interjection
    Expression used to indicate hesitation or thinking.
    When asked if he wanted to come, he simply replied: mm.
    Quand on lui a demandé s'il voulait venir, il a simplement répondu : mm.
    Used to show that one is listening or contemplating.
    She said something interesting and I replied: mm mm.
    Elle a dit quelque chose d'intéressant et j'ai répondu : mm mm.
    Indicates a timid agreement or approval.
    He said he thought the movie was good, and I nodded with a mm.
    Il a dit qu'il pensait que le film était bon, et j'ai acquiescé avec un mm.

    Etymology

    Etymological origin of the oral expression and its use in spoken language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mm-hmm
    Indication of agreement or active listening.
    mm-hmm
    mm-mm
    Expression of disapproval or refusal.
    mm-mm
    mm mmm
    Manifestation of satisfaction or approval.
    mm mmm

    Related Words

    hesitation
    Action of doubting or not being sure.
    hésitation
    reflection
    Action of thinking or meditating on something.
    réflexion
    approval
    Action of accepting or granting one's consent.
    approbation

    Slang Meanings

    Informal usage to indicate doubt.
    He said he was going to win, but I’m not sure, mm...
    Il a dit qu'il allait gagner, mais je suis pas sûr, mm...
    Terms used to express satisfaction.
    This cake is so good, mm!
    Ce gâteau est tellement bon, mm !