humming

[huhm-ing]

adjective

1. making a droning sound; buzzing.

2. very busy; briskly active.

   a humming office.

Other Word Forms

• hummingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of humming¹

First recorded in 1570–80; hum + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Just what is it about AI data centres that's different from the traditional building containing ranks of computer servers that keeps our personal photos, social media accounts and work applications humming away?

From BBC

On one April morning, when she and her husband arrived at their lot, heavy machinery was already humming.

From Los Angeles Times

Once casseroles are in the oven and soups are humming on the stove, I clear scraps, load the dishwasher, and wipe counters.

From Salon

There is, at all times, a prominent undercurrent of confidence that keeps “Caught Stealing” humming in neutral, ready to rev its engines and blast off again.

From Salon

In the video shared by TMZ, Hill can be heard humming the same melody.

From Salon