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

Aerospace and defense businesses are humming right now.

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The House’s continuing resolution—passed Sept. 19—was designed to keep government humming until Nov. 21, giving Congress eight weeks to work through this fiscal year’s appropriations.

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And if he can play any sort of role in the Fall Classic, it will add that much more depth to an already humming Toronto offense.

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But the younger renters moving in keep the cash register humming with sales of IPAs and White Claws.

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Those fortunate enough to float inside one of these moments, with the air still and humming, don’t soon forget it.

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