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mmm

interj.
A1 Beginner mmm

interj. a sound you make to show that you are thinking or that something tastes very good.

interj. an utterance used to express pleasure, satisfaction, or a state of deliberation. Often used to signal agreement or to indicate that food is delicious.


SIMPLE

Mmm, this cake is delicious.

CONTEXTUAL

Mmm, let me think about that for a second before I give you an answer.

COMPLEX

The chef watched the critic's face, waiting for that instinctive 'mmm' that would signal the dish had met his high standards.

Usage

Often lengthened with extra 'm' characters to show more emotion or longer thinking time.

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