humming

/ˈhʌmɪŋ/
/ˈhʌmɪŋ/
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Other forms: hummings

Definitions of humming
  1. noun
    the act of singing with closed lips
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    type of:
    singing, vocalizing
    the act of singing vocal music
  2. noun
    a humming noise
    synonyms: hum
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    type of:
    noise
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhʌmɪŋ/
UK
/ˈhʌmɪŋ/
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