2020年7月28日 · "Mmm bye" was most likely said because "bye" is too abrupt, so "mmm" can act as a filler—for just the right amount of time—which makes "bye" softer/more gentle. It is easy to say because the "m" sound can directly transition into the "b" sound in "bye," (because your lips are closed) which is what makes "mmm bye" smoother than "bye."

2021年3月10日 · "Bye" is a word of finality - it'd be awkward to say anything afterwards, so there may be a moment of hesitation for someone to say "bye" and hang up. That "mmm" sound might be reflective of that hesitation. Also, you may be hearing someone make an affirmative sound, like "Mm hmm, bye".

2023年11月20日 · We noticed that many people add an “mmm” or slight hum sound before saying “bye” on the phone. Critically, we only notice this on the phone. We also noticed this more commonly with women than with men. Three questions: Does this happen or are we crazy? Is there any writing on this phenomena? If so, any ideas where this comes from or why we do it?

The best explanation of it's use and meaning is to say good-bye and close a conversation. It is often used in the general collection of closing phrases such as, "OK, well, we'll talk later, take care, mmm-bye." As stated there is as yet no etymological history of this term.

2010年5月10日 · Common colloquialism in rural western United States. Means "mhmm, bye" "um, bye" "ok, bye," "goodbye" or simply "bye." The "M" sound is used as a space filler and there is no pause between The "M" and "bye" sounds. Normally used as a polite, informal way to end a phone conversation, but is occassionally used in-person, as well.

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2009年10月30日 · I've noticed over the past year or so younger people (mid 20's) saying "mmm-bye" at the end of phone calls. It's males and females. It seems, for now, to be just people in their late twenties. Is this a new thing? Generational? Regional (in the midwest)?

2008年3月7日 · Get the mmm bye mug. It has become common practice for some people to preface bye with a "mmm" particularly when ending a phone call. I have yet to hear this occur in vis-a-vis interactions.

2016年11月14日 · A listener in Omaha, Nebraska, says his mother always ends a phone conversation not with Goodbye, but mmm-bye. How common is that? This is part of a complete episode. Tagged as: mother Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska phone phone conversation

What is Mmm Bye? 1. It has become common practice for some people to preface bye with a "mmm" particularly when ending a phone call. I have yet to hear this occur in vis-a-vis interactions. See bye, goodbye, hasta luego, see ya, peace. Mmm Bye - 1.