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Meaning of hummina | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR A2

Definitions

Used to express that one has a strong reaction that cannot be expressed in words, especially when expressing embarrassment or sexual attraction.

Examples

“Just before the show begins, an MC lists the few rules (no projectiles, is one) and instructs you in how to "boo" the villain, "cheer" the hero, and "hummina" the heroine (in today's world, that probably means sexual harassment).”
“Inside my head, a voice chatters nonstop like a machine gun: Hummina hummina hummina.”
“The high cheekbones and square jaw now shadowed with dark stubble spoke to a heritage as mixed as New Orleans itself—if one could pick the best bits and discard the rest. Donovan definitely rated high on the hummina scale.”
“I forgot everything I was going to say, and I started a "hummina, hummina, hummina" kind of thing.”
“My head pulled away a bit and I'm pretty sure the look on my face changed from shock to “hummina, hummina, hummina.””

CEFR level

A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.

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