hum

US /hʌm/

UK /hʌm/

B2

noun

  • A busy, active atmosphere.
  • A low frequency noise from electrical equipment.
  • A constant low sound
  • A low, continuous, droning sound.

other

  • To make a low frequency noise, from electrical equipment.
  • To make a buzzing sound, like that of an insect in flight.
  • To make a low, continuous sound like that of a bee; to sing with closed lips and without words.

verb

  • To make a constant low sound
  • To move very fast
  • To sing a tune without opening the mouth

other

  • To utter with a hum.