Meaning

19 senses
  1. One who hums.

  2. (informal)A Humvee.

  3. A type of vehicle resembling a jeep but bulkier.

    The newlyweds took a hummer limo back to their casino resort.

  4. (informal)A hummingbird.

  5. (informal)A humdinger; something or someone exceptional or outstanding of their type.

  6. A machine that runs particularly well and smoothly.

  7. (slang)A very energetic or lively person; a powerful lively thing.

  8. (dated, slang)A place, event etc. that is bustling or full of activity.

  9. Something that generates a lot of attention, talk, and excitement.

  10. A fastball.

  11. (slang)Fellatio, especially when the person performing the act vibrates their mouth by humming.

  12. Someone who upsets or irritates others; a trouble-maker or controversial figure.

More definitions
  • a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
  • (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity

Examples

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  1. Hummer limousines are the ultimate symbol of conspicuous consumption.

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  2. Hummers are big gas guzzlers.

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  3. May I present Mr Hummer.

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Origin

From hum + -er.

From hum + -er.

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Forms

plural: hummers
Singularhummer
Pluralhummers

regular

Synonyms

4 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

1 related words
Relatedhum

See also

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