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abbreviation
Millimetre(s).
exclamation
(also mmm)
1Used to express contentment or pleasure.
‘mmm, that pizza looks so good’- ‘mm, I love the sun’
- ‘Mm, I feel much better now.’
- ‘Mm, I love french fries.’
- ‘"Vanilla," she murmured, taking one to taste. "Mm, delicious."’
- ‘Mmm, that pudding was lovely.’
- ‘'Mmm, this cream cheese is delicious,' announced the girl next to me, biting into her croissant with vigor.’
- ‘Tess put down both plates and lifted the covers off. "Mmm," Brian said "Smells good."’
- 1.1Used to express agreement or approval.‘mm, yeah, I know what you mean’
- ‘Mm, yes, I agree the review was a little basic.’
- ‘'I brought my iPod, do you want to have a listen?' 'Mmm, okay.'’
- ‘“Mmm, that's right,” agreed Peter.’
- ‘'You'd thought of that, had you?' 'Mm,' I said.’
- ‘"Want some pancakes?" "Mmm, that would be great."’
- ‘Mmm, nice idea! Can I have a go?’
2Used to express uncertainty or reflection.
‘mmm, I haven't read the whole article but I don't really like the sound of this’- ‘Mm, how does that work?’
- ‘Mm, I felt like I was watching a different show to the one you're all talking about.’
- ‘'I could really see him as James Bond.' 'Mmm, not sure.'’
- ‘Mm, I'm not sure I see the distinction you're drawing.’
- ‘Mmm. Good point. But I still think we should go on.’
- ‘Mmm. I might have to check that statement with the lawyers!’
- ‘Mmm. Perhaps this idea needs a rethink.’
abbreviation
1Maelzel's metronome (an indication of tempo in music, given as the number of beats per minute).
Origin
With reference to the metronome invented by Johann N. Maelzel (died 1838).
2Messieurs.
3(in the UK) Military Medal.
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