Humming

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A sound like that made by bees; a low murmuring sound.
  • Resounding with hums.
  • Such as to bubble or froth much, or as to cause a humming in the head: applied to strong malt liquors.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a hum.
  • noun. lively or strong ale.
  • noun. a hawk moth. See Hawk moth, under Hawk, the bird.
  • adjective. Emitting a murmuring sound; droning; murmuring; buzzing.
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  • verb. Present participle of hum.
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  • noun. a humming noise
  • noun. the act of singing with closed lips
  • Word Usage
    "Speech pathologist Dr. Morton Cooper tells us humming is the best way to find your optimal pitch."
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    hum