What does humming mean?
Definitions for humming
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Princeton's WordNet
hum, hummingnoun
a humming noise
"the hum of distant traffic"
hummingnoun
the act of singing with closed lips
Wikipedia
Humming
A hum is a sound made by producing a wordless tone with the mouth closed, forcing the sound to emerge from the nose. To hum is to produce such a sound, often with a melody. It is also associated with thoughtful absorption, 'hmm'. A hum has a particular timbre (or sound quality), usually a monotone or with slightly varying tones. There are other similar sounds not produced by human singing that are also called hums, as the sound produced by machinery in operation, such as a microwave, or by an insect in flight. The hummingbird was named for the sound that bird makes in flight which sounds like a hum.
ChatGPT
humming
Humming is the act of making a low, continuous sound, often by a person with their lips closed. This sound can also be made by machines or other objects that emit a similar noise. Additionally, humming refers to the act of singing with closed lips, producing tune or melody without articulating words.
Webster Dictionary
Humming
of Hum
Hummingadjective
emitting a murmuring sound; droning; murmuring; buzzing
Hummingnoun
a sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a hum
Wikidata
Humming
Humming is the second album by American singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik. It was released on Atlantic Records in 1998.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Humming
hum′ing, n. a low, murmuring sound, like that made by bees.—ns. Humm′ing-bird, a tropical bird, of brilliant plumage and rapid flight, from the humming sound of its wings; Humm′ing-top, a top which when spun gives a humming sound. [Hum.]
Rap Dictionary
hummingadjective
Coming at someone.
hummingadjective
Bad breath: "Dawg your breath is humming" -- Bruce Bruce
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of humming in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of humming in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of humming in a Sentence
The failure of Corporate America to challenge the President's racist rhetoric is disheartening, but not surprising, after all, the economy is humming ; and most corporate leaders would prefer to avoid a confrontation with a vindictive President. But in the struggle for the soul of Corporate America, there can be no by-standers.
First of all, gratitude for the kind of country he ran. Our borders were secure, we were safe, the economy was humming for everybody, interest rates were low, and attention was being paid to the right things, he ran a great country and policy trumps personality, but we've reached a point, and this is a calculation on my part, there are just too many people now who will not vote for Donald Trump.
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