I. ˈhəmə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: hum (I) + -er (n. suffix)
1. : one that hums ; specifically : hummingbird
2. : humdinger
the early pace was certainly a hummer — G.F.T.Ryall
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- on the hummer
II. ˈhəmə(r), ˈhu̇m- verb
Etymology: freq. of hum (I)
dialect Britain : murmur , mumble