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  1. Name for 'mmm' sound - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 13, 2015 · Mmm, this cake is delicious. Does this sound have a name, or does it belong to a category of sounds that has one? Is there a verb that means "to say Mmm"? I'm searching for either …

  2. terminology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Some people quite frequently use "Hmmm" in their emails and messages. What does this mean? Does it mean they are annoyed?

  3. meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    There's always the chance that too many mmmm's in "hmmm" or hhhh's in "shhh" may look ridiculous and hyperbolic, but I think it's important to leave the OP with the idea that self-expression is always …

  4. What is the meaning of "I got you"?

    What does I got you mean? Does it mean Ok, I understood what you said or Hey, I know that you did that? If they are both correct, when should we use which?

  5. semantics - Difference between "fluency" and "fluidity" - English ...

    Oct 25, 2011 · I live in Poland and it is incredibly irritating to listen to otherwise very intelligent people speak because they pause after a few words and utter loudly "ehhhhh" or "mmmmm" then continue …

  6. The sound made when eating - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Sep 27, 2013 · munch generally noisy eating, lots of saliva is involved and the person forgets to close their mouth -- not attractive. crunch a sound usually associated with eating crisps (BrEng), chips …

  7. Is there a WORD For: sound made by mouth to express demeaning …

    Feb 16, 2018 · The sound made by pushing middle tongue against palate, tip of tongue bent downward and pushed up against upper teeth and sucking in air sharply w/ mouth open, chin drops and holds …

  8. verbs - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 22, 2015 · There is an interesting article which quotes the examples in Shakespeare, and explains why things have changed since then and: As the modal system developed, the association of can …

  9. What’s the origin/etymology of “mm-bye”? - slang

    Jul 28, 2020 · As said to end conversations (especially on the phone): mmm-bye. When and how did this form/usage start?

  10. grammar - Is "because-noun" a new preposition? - English Language ...

    Mmmmm, donuts! This telegraphic style—with its omission of one, several, or many surrounding words—may or may not be linked to Twitter tweeting, but I don't see any necessary connection …