HUMMING

To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

Example: "We are humming happily along with the music."

To express by humming.

Example: "The team ominously hummed “we shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break."

To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly

To buzz, be busily active like a beehive

Example: "The streets were humming with activity."

To produce low sounds which blend continuously

To reek, smell bad.

Example: "This room really hums — have you ever tried spring cleaning, mate?"

To flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.