hm
- hectometer; hectometers.
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HM
- Hispanic male.
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h'm
or hmm
[hmm]
- (used typically to express thoughtful absorption, hesitation, doubt, or perplexity.)
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H.M.
- Her Majesty.
- His Majesty.
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Examples from the Web for hm
Contemporary Examples
HM is remaining humble in response to the positive press surrounding its campaign.
Christy Turlington Returns to Calvin Klein; H&M's Plus-Size CampaignThe Fashion Beast Team
May 15, 2013
The speech is written by HM's Government, and the Monarch is constitutionally bound to deliver it as is.
The designs will also be released in HM stores worldwide in January 2014.
Andy Cohen to Host CFDA Awards; Blackface Controversy for Vogue NetherlandsThe Fashion Beast Team
April 17, 2013
Historical Examples
Then the church bells began to peal, and Csar made a prolonged A—hm!
The ManxmanHall Caine
Hm, and your brother Jacques—is he in the company, or coming in the next ship?
Standish of StandishJane G. Austin
Hm—dear friend—there may be sides to the matter that cannot be explained.
The Lady From The SeaHenrik Ibsen
Hm, dear Ellida, you must just entertain our friend alone for a little while.
The Lady From The SeaHenrik Ibsen
Hm—m. They've shut off their ray—they know we've tapped onto it.
Skylark ThreeEdward Elmer Smith
hm1
- hectometre
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hm2
- Heard and McDonald Islands
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HM
- His (or Her) Majesty
- heavy metal (sense 1)
- headmaster; headmistress
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h'm
- used to indicate hesitation, doubt, assent, pleasure, etc
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