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You probably hear "mhm" a dozen times a day in real life, but seeing those letters pop up in the digital world might be a little baffling. It turns out this combo of 3 little letters carries a ton of significance in the world of internet slang. We’ll walk you through all the popular definitions, nuanced meanings, and common usages of “mhm” so you can be in the know.
“mhm” Meaning
“Mhm” usually means “yes” or “yeah” over text. It’s a causal way to say, “You’re right!” or “Sure.” This slang term comes from the vocalization “mm-hmm” that means the same thing.
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- ↑ https://www.slang.org/mhm-meaning-definition/
- ↑ https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/mhm
- ↑ https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/mhm
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/mhm/
- ↑ https://slangdefine.org/m/mhm-65f7.html
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/mhm/
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mm-hmm
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/personal-hygiene/menstrual.html
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