HUM
/ˈhʌm/
3 letters · 1 syllable · interjection, noun, verb
Definition of HUM
Indicating thinking or pondering.
"Hmm... I just can't decide between the two."
A demand for an answer to a question.
"Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?"
A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
"They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on."
Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.
To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
"We are humming happily along with the music."
To express by humming.
"The team ominously hummed “We shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break."
To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly
Examples of HUM in a Sentence
- "Hmm... I just can't decide between the two."
- "Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?"
- "They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on."
- "We are humming happily along with the music."
Word Details
Is HUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUM
4 words from the letters in HUM
2-letter words
How to Use HUM in Word Games
HUM is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HUM is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HUM to find 4 additional valid words.