hum to yourself

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to hum quietly, usually when you are alone or not trying to be heard

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Examples (10)

  • She was humming softly to herself as she tidied the room.
  • He often hums a little tune to himself while he works.
  • I caught him humming to himself in the kitchen, completely lost in thought.
  • Have you been humming that song to yourself all morning?
  • If I get nervous during the presentation, I might start to hum to myself without realizing it.
  • Try humming gently to yourself; it can be very calming.
  • Content with his crossword puzzle, the old man sat in the corner, humming quietly to himself.
  • The professor would often hum to himself while pondering a complex equation.
  • He didn't realize he was humming to himself until his colleague pointed it out.
  • Humming to yourself when you are happy is a very common habit.