different between mmk vs mmm

English

Interjection

mmk

1. Alternative spelling of m'kay

Cebuano

Etymology

Initialism, from the television drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.

Noun

mmk

1. The television drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya.
2. (slang) A melodramatic confrontation; a public display of conflict between family, friends or lovers often involving shouting and crying.

Verb

mmk

1. (slang) To participate or be involved in a public melodramatic confrontation.
2. (often humorous) To send one's melodramatic life story to the TV show Maalaala Mo Kaya. (see usage notes)

Adjective

mmk

1. Very melodramatic; exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental.

Usage notes

• Used to tell someone to stop being overly sentimental.

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [m??]

Interjection

mmm

1. (onomatopoeia) An expression used to show contentment for something

   Mmm, this is a tasty pie!

2. (onomatopoeia) An expression used to show thought or reflection

   Mmm, I see what you mean.

3. (onomatopoeia) An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".
4. (Britain) Yes.
   • 1987, Withnail and I:

     Danny: Have you got any food?

     I: Mmm! As a matter of fact, got a saveloy.

Translations

Usage notes

• Additional ms may be added to suggest a longer sound.

See also

• hmm

Luganda

Etymology

Onomatopoeia.

Interjection

mmm

1. Used to signify that one is listening and understands

Synonyms

• eee

References

The Essentials of Luganda, J. D. Chesswas, 4th edition. Oxford University Press: Nairobi. 1967, p. 152.

Portuguese

Interjection

mmm

1. Alternative form of hm