Hmm
(interjection)
- Used to indicate that one is thinking about something or is uncertain about something.
- Used to indicate that one is considering something or is not sure about something.
Origin:
Representing a sound made when one is thinking, hesitating, or uncertain.
Examples:
- Hmmm, I'm not sure about that.
- Let me think...hmm, no I don't know the answer.
- Hmmm, that"s an interesting idea, I"ll have to think about it.
- I"m trying to remember the name of that movie...hmm, it"s on the tip of my tongue.
- I'm not sure what time it is...hmm, my phone seems to be dead.