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Meaning of humming
The primary meaning of the word "humming" is to make a low, steady, continuous sound, often like the sound of an engine or a person singing quietly.
Etymology of humming
The word "humming" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was associated with the sound of a low, steady murmur or drone.
The modern English word "humming" is derived from the verb "hum", which has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making a low, steady sound.
Synonyms
buzzing
vibrating
droning
murmuring
purring
hummingbird
thrumming
whirring
chirping
trilling
tweedling
warbling
cooing
gurgling
babbling
chattering
prattling
rattling
clattering
tinkling
jingling
ringing
resonating
reverberating
echoing
trembling
quivering
shuddering
shaking
quaking
throbbing
pulsating
beating
pounding
thumping
thrum
whir
murmur
whisper
rustle
hiss
sizzle
crackle
pop
fizz
bubble
babble
gurgle
splash
splosh
chirr
cheep
peep
tweet
trill
quiver
shiver
vibrate
oscillate
undulate
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "humming" is defined as making a low, steady, continuous sound, often like the sound of an engine or a person singing quietly.
- * It can also refer to a feeling of slight vibration or tremor, often caused by a machine or an electrical current.
Usage Examples
- The fans in the stadium were humming with excitement as the home team took the field.
- * The lights in the room began humming and flickering before they went out.
- * She was humming a tune as she worked in the garden, lost in thought.