Humdum
हमदम
HUM-dum
Humdum (हमदम) is a Persian-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term of endearment meaning 'companion' or 'beloved'. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer HUMDUM (6).
Meaning & usage
Humdum is a Hindi and Urdu term used to refer to a close companion or beloved person. It is often used in poetry and songs to express deep affection and companionship. The word is derived from Persian, where 'hum' means 'together' and 'dam' means 'breath', symbolizing someone with whom you share your breath or life.
In a sentence
In the song, the singer refers to his partner as his humdum, expressing their deep bond.
Humdum as a crossword answer
Humdum is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term of endearment meaning 'companion' or 'beloved'” (6)
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