Associations to the word «Humming»

Wiktionary

HUMMING, verb. Present participle of hum
HUMMING, noun. The sound of something that hums; a hum.
HUMMING BIRD, noun. Alternative form of hummingbird
HUMMING TOP, noun. A toy with a point, around which it can be made to spin.

Dictionary definition

HUMMING, noun. A humming noise; "the hum of distant traffic".
HUMMING, noun. The act of singing with closed lips.

Wise words

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