hum

1. v. i. To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums. Source: opted

2. v. i. To make a nasal sound, like that of the letter m prolonged, without opening the mouth, or articulating; to mumble in monotonous undertone; to drone. Source: opted

3. v. i. To make an inarticulate sound, like h'm, through the nose in the process of speaking, from embarrassment or a affectation; to hem. Source: opted

4. v. i. To express satisfaction by a humming noise. Source: opted

5. v. i. To have the sensation of a humming noise; as, my head hums, -- a pathological condition. Source: opted

6. v. t. To sing with shut mouth; to murmur without articulation; to mumble; as, to hum a tune. Source: opted

7. v. t. To express satisfaction with by humming. Source: opted

8. v. t. To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug. Source: opted

9. n. A low monotonous noise, as of bees in flight, of a swiftly revolving top, of a wheel, or the like; a drone; a buzz. Source: opted

10. n. Any inarticulate and buzzing sound Source: opted

11. n. The confused noise of a crowd or of machinery, etc., heard at a distance; as, the hum of industry. Source: opted

12. n. A buzz or murmur, as of approbation. Source: opted

13. n. An imposition or hoax. Source: opted

14. interj. An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm, uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc. Source: opted

15. interj. A kind of strong drink formerly used. Source: opted

16. interj. Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation. Source: opted

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