Meaning & use
mmhmm
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An informal vocal sound used to indicate agreement, affirmation, or that one is listening.
See it in a sentence
'Did you finish the report?' 'Mmhmm, sent it an hour ago.'
She nodded along, murmuring 'mmhmm' as her friend described the trip.
A note on using this word
As a nonlexical backchannel sound, 'mmhmm' is used mainly in speech and informal writing to show active listening without interrupting the speaker.
Words with a similar meaning
uh-huhyes
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Words with an opposite meaning
uh-uh
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