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   hum

   /hʌm/

   verb

   • 1. make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee: "the computers hummed" Similar purrwhirthrobvibratemurmurbuzzthrumdroneliterary:susurratebombinate
   • ▪ sing with closed lips: "he hummed softly to himself" Similar singcroonmurmurdrone
   • ▪ (of a place) be filled with a low, steady continuous sound: "the room hummed with an expectant murmur"
   • 2. be in a state of great activity: informal "the house was humming with preparations for the dance" Similar be busybe activebe livelybuzzbustlebe bustlingbe a hive of activitythrobvibratepulsatepulseOpposite be quiet
   • 3. smell unpleasant: informal British "when the wind drops this stuff really hums" Similar smellstinkstink to high heavenreekhave a bad smellbe malodorousinformal:pong

   noun

   • 1. a low, steady continuous sound: "the hum of insects"
   • ▪ an unwanted low-frequency noise in an amplifier caused by variation of electric current, especially the alternating frequency of the mains.

   Word Origin late Middle English: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hummable adjective
   • 2. hummer noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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     4

   • U

     1

   • M

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