PeteM Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have seen more and more uses of the term..."Hmmm" in posts.... and even in some PMs I had from one member a while back I must say I find it annoying if directed at myself as I see it as a P*ss Take of my comments... but is that just me ? If someone said that to me in a conversation in response to anything I am saying then I would consider that person was casting aspersions on what I said.. or implying there was something suspicious about it.. What do you guys think ? Is it a sarcastic or derogatory way of replying? Or am I totally misunderstanding its meaning in a forum context or indeed generally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 You're just getting old Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hmmm... let me think about it. In general, that's what I think it usually means. It totally depends on the context, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 If someone said that to me in a conversation in response to anything I am saying then I would consider that person was casting aspersions on what I said.. or implying there was something suspicious about it.. Perhaps the information you gave them is making them re-consider their own opinion .. that would be Hmmmm too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 When I use it (all the time) it means "Huh. Wow. Let me think about that for a minute." Shorthand: HWLMTATFAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 In your case, it means it's time for a pushbike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted October 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thanks guys.... at least the replies make me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 To me "hmmmm" means suspicious, like a suspicious sigh (like 'i'm not sure, that sounds dodgy' or 'bullplop'). I'd use, "ummmmm" for 'thinking about it for a moment'. Then you've got "erm", "hmpht" (harrumph), and "pfft" (no explanation required) and "eeeengkt" ('incorrect' buzzer from games shows). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Just a pause In thought or thinking Imo....kind of like this No big deal...I wouldnt think. Now go [censored] off mate Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hmmmm, My own 2 cents is not agreeing on what you are trying to show or say. I mostly see this on threads like "check out my new Gen. Dial I just bought" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I use hmmmm as in interesting.... let me chew on it for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Just a pause In thought or thinking Imo....kind of like this No big deal...I wouldnt think. Now go [censored] off mate Mike +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Just a pause In thought or thinking Imo....kind of like this No big deal...I wouldnt think. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hmm... Meaning: I express incredulity and cast aspersions at the OP's premise, which is too uninteresting to deserve a cogent response. Surely, the thin-skinned PeteM is leaving himself open to mockery. HMMM!!! (Personally, I'm more annoyed by the lazy "popcorn" emoticon, though that's not a problem on this forum.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 +2 +3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yeah, just a pause in thought for me as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Contextual ... Mostly means I am pondering over something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txrob779 Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I use it too, but what burns my ass like a flame 3 foot high is the use of "really" or "seriously" man that just drives me hmmmmm CRAZY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I use it too, but what burns my ass like a flame 3 foot high is the use of "really" or "seriously" man that just drives me hmmmmm CRAZY. Really? Hmmmm let me think about that. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hmmmmmmmmnnnnn: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 hmmm means to that someone is in deep in thought or thinking a bs explaination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I use it too, but what burns my ass like a flame 3 foot high is the use of "really" or "seriously" man that just drives me hmmmmm CRAZY. Seriously?? hmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hmmmmmmmmnnnnn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 No idea what it means. That is why I use the "hmmm" smiley all the time. It means....you figure it out because I haven't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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