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Definition of mm exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

mm

exclamation
 
/m/
 
/m/
(also mmm)
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  1. the way of writing the sound that people make to show that they are listening to somebody or that they agree, they are thinking, they like something, they are not sure, etc.
    • Mm, I know what you mean.
    • Mm, what lovely cake!
    • Mmm, I'm not so sure that's a good idea.
    compare hmm
See mm in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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