The Definition of "mmm" | Contextually in Tanzania
mmm |mmm|
noun
1 indication of approval : mmm, haaaa
2 response or reply
when information communicated goes over one’s head
when one is too tired to fully address topic of discussion
when…to anything, really
verb [ intrans. ]
1 delegate responsibility of task to another person (with upward, single motion head nod)
2 accept responsibility of task rare (with downward, single motion head nod)
adverb
used for emphasis in response to a clarifying question
in a high degree : mmm
adjective
actual; precise (used to identify anything)
PHRASES
mmm informal said with uncertainty or certainty or to communicate an entire thought
ORIGIN New Fatma (denoting her level of understanding of a particular topic or discussion): shortening of Young Fatma mmmmm.
Also means
“really? (is that true)”
“really! (believe it)”
“I don’t understand (can you elaborate?).”