Phrase Hound found 18 phrases and 100 compound words that contain hum. The most common are listed below. Open hum in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 18
- om mani padme humA mantra associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, the primary mantra of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Van der HumA South African tangerine-flavoured brandy liqueur.
- mains humA sound associated with alternating current which has a frequency a multiple of that of the mains electricity.
- Lit. Hum.Abbreviation of litteræ humaniores: An undergraduate course of study focused on classics.
- Breznički HumA municipality of Croatia.
- Hum na SutliA municipality of Croatia.
- ho-humBoring; not interesting or novel.
- hum bowchar siu bao with browned glazed bread
- hum-buzzA low, continuous, droning sound (like a bee or an idling engine), often indicating a mechanical or electrical noise.
- see humBlood cockles; ark clams (as food)
- hum and hawTo procrastinate; to take a long time before doing something or taking a decision.
- hum alongTo continue functioning efficiently and smoothly without needing correction or supervision.
- um-humAlternative form of mhm: Expressing agreement or affirmation.
- hum bowsplural of hum bow: char siu bao with browned glazed bread
- hum and haAlternative form of hum and haw: To procrastinate; to take a long time before doing something or taking a decision.
- sixty cycle humThe sound generated by the alternation of current in electronic devices.
- hum-boxThe pulpit of a church.
- hum-boxesplural of hum-box: The pulpit of a church.
Compound words 100
- humbleNot pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
- hummerOne who hums.
- hummingpresent participle and gerund of hum
- ahumhumming
- hummyProducing or resembling a humming sound.
- underhumA background hum.
- antihumA device that reduces the mechanical vibration of telegraph wires to prevent their making a humming sound.
- humbirdA hummingbird.
- humdudgeonAn unnecessary outcry or complaint.
- humourThe quality of being amusing, comical, funny.