Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition hum in American English

hum verb

verb
/hʌm/
1

to make musical sounds with your lips closed

Example

Jerry hummed softly to himself.

Example

If you don't know the words, just hum the tune.

Synonyms and related words
accompany arrange articulation
1.1

to make a low continuous sound

Example

The refrigerator hummed in the kitchen.

Synonyms and related words
roar rumble buzz
2

if a place is humming, it is full of noise and activity

Example

The whole stadium was humming with excitement.

Synonyms and related words
madhouse lively hectic
Definition hum in American English