hummer
noun
Simple meaning
A type of vehicle resembling a jeep but bulkier.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
huhmerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhʌmɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
militaryslang
The HMMWV or Humvee, a US Army vehicle which replaced the Jeep.
A type of vehicle resembling a jeep but bulkier.
One who hums.
A brand of sport utility vehicles sold by General Motors, and by extension, any large similar vehicle.
informal
A humdinger; something or someone exceptional or outstanding of their type.
informal
A hummingbird.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The HMMWV or Humvee, a US Army vehicle which replaced the Jeep.
Used this way, hummer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a military use: it belongs to service and operational language.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Military
- Historical writing
- News/reporting
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
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