Meaning of hummina | Babel Free
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
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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