hmm

intj

Etymology: See hum.

1. Indicates thinking or pondering.

   “Hmm... that's an interesting idea.”

   “Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.”

2. Indicates surprise or cluelessness; especially a response by a person who is questioned or addressed when not expecting it.

   “"You there! Where are you going?" "Hmm? Oh, I just need to get a drink."”

   “"Could you pass me the paring knife?" "Hmm? What's a paring knife?"”

3. A demand for an answer to a question.

   “Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?”

noun

1. Initialism of hidden Markov model.

verb

Etymology: See hum.

1. To make a thoughtful humming noise.