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mm-hmm
interjection
;m repeated and separated by the voiceless sound h
variants or less commonly mm-hm
—used to indicate agreement, satisfaction, or encouragement to continue speaking
"Are you still coming over tonight?" "Yes, mm-hmm, yes."
—Gregory Sendi
You do such a great job playing Branson. Mm-hmm.
—Lara Spencer
"Can you imagine? Swimming in place!" Aunt Midge really wants to hit this point home. "And the water is nice and warm, to keep your muscles lithe." "Mm-hmm." I'm not really sold yet on the idea, which is fine because I know Aunt Midge hasn't yet finished her sales pitch.
—Kelly Harms
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