Meaning of hummer in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhəmər/

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1. Noun

   hummer

   Etymology

   1980s: from Humvee + -er

   Definitions

   1. a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
2. 2. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity

   Examples

   • « he swung late on the fastball »
   • « he showed batters nothing but smoke »