mm-mm
Pleased palate noise
Mm-mm is a vocalization expressing negation or refusal, typically rendered with a closed mouth and rising-falling intonation.
It's the negative counterpart to mm-hmm: Want some? Mm-mm, I'm good.
The spelling varies—mm-mm, mmm-mmm, m-m—but the sound is consistent: lips sealed, two distinct hums, the first higher than the second.
Clicking rebuke sound
- tut-tutClucking sound of reproach
- noOpposite of yes
- nopeCasual negative reply
- nuh-uhInformal emphatic negation
refusal · rejection · headshake · warning · scolding · admonishment · don't · stop
Informally delectable
- tastyGood to eat
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
mouthwatering · appetizing · flavorful · lip-smacking · finger-licking · satisfying · homemade · seconds
Informal vocal agreement
- nodBrief head tilt
- yesOpposite of no
- yepLaid-back assent
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
assent · affirmative · go-ahead · understanding · concurrence · approval · okay · sure
State of being unsure
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- thinkingMental reasoning process
- mullingDeep, slow consideration
- consideringMentally evaluating something
pondering · deliberation · wavering · unsure · maybe · iffy · torn · ambivalent
tsk
Clicking rebuke sound
nuh-uh · refusal · rejection · headshake · warning · scolding · admonishment · don't · stop · wrong
yummy
Informally delectable
- tastyGood to eat
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
savory · mouthwatering · appetizing · flavorful · lip-smacking · finger-licking · satisfying · homemade · seconds · indulgent
uh-huh
Informal vocal agreement
acknowledgment · assent · affirmative · go-ahead · understanding · concurrence · approval · okay · sure · right
uncertainty
State of being unsure
considering · pondering · deliberation · wavering · unsure · maybe · iffy · torn · ambivalent