hm
Translation
hmm, uh
Examples
Hm, I'm not sure about that.
Hm, I'm not sure about that.
'What do you think?' 'Hm, let me see.'
'What do you think?' 'Hm, let me see.'
Grammar Patterns
((...)) used to express hesitation or thought Hm, I'm not sure about that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hmm, er, uh
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of thinking or hesitating.
Memory Tips
It's the sound you make with your mouth closed when you are thinking: 'hmmmm'.