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h'm

h'm is the form of hmm.

Meaning of hmm

Interjection

  1. Indicates thinking or pondering.
    • Hmm... that's an interesting idea.
  2. 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."
  3. A demand for an answer to a question.
    • Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?

See all 4 meanings of hmm

Questions about h'm

What is h'm the form of?
H'm is the form of hmm.

Words near h'm in the dictionary

  1. H&P
  2. H&Ps
  3. H'bad
  4. h'dq'rs
  5. h'lo
  6. h'm
  7. h'on
  8. h's
  9. H'wood
  10. H'yana
  11. H*tler

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