hummer
noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
One who hums.
2
A Humvee.
3
A type of vehicle resembling a jeep but bulkier.
4
A hummingbird.
5
A humdinger; something or someone exceptional or outstanding of their type.
6
A machine that runs particularly well and smoothly.
7
A very energetic or lively person; a powerful lively thing.
8
A place, event etc. that is bustling or full of activity.
9
Something that generates a lot of attention, talk, and excitement.
10
A fastball.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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