Clues for the word "HUM"

We've had 126 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 323 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on January 30, 2026.

Definition of hum

v. i. - To make a low, prolonged sound, like that of a bee in flight; to drone; to murmur; to buzz; as, a top hums.
v. i. - To make a nasal sound, like that of the letter m prolonged, without opening the mouth, or articulating; to mumble in monotonous undertone; to drone.
v. i. - To make an inarticulate sound, like h'm, through the nose in the process of speaking, from embarrassment or a affectation; to hem.
v. i. - To express satisfaction by a humming noise.
v. i. - To have the sensation of a humming noise; as, my head hums, -- a pathological condition.
v. t. - To sing with shut mouth; to murmur without articulation; to mumble; as, to hum a tune.
v. t. - To express satisfaction with by humming.
v. t. - To flatter by approving; to cajole; to impose on; to humbug.
n. - A low monotonous noise, as of bees in flight, of a swiftly revolving top, of a wheel, or the like; a drone; a buzz.
n. - Any inarticulate and buzzing sound
n. - The confused noise of a crowd or of machinery, etc., heard at a distance; as, the hum of industry.
n. - A buzz or murmur, as of approbation.
n. - An imposition or hoax.
interj. - An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm, uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc.
interj. - A kind of strong drink formerly used.
interj. - Ahem; hem; an inarticulate sound uttered in a pause of speech implying doubt and deliberation.