interjection
mmmm
interjection
1
A drawn-out humming sound used to express pleasure, especially about taste or comfort.
""Mmmm, this soup is exactly what I needed," she said."
"He closed his eyes and let out an "mmmm" after the first bite of cake."
How to Use Mmmm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stretched-out "mmm," usually said to show you're enjoying something, especially food.
When to use it
Purely spoken/informal, mainly appearing in dialogue or casual writing to imitate a sound.
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"_____, this soup is exactly what I needed," she said.