Humming \Hum"ming\, n. A sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a hum. [1913 Webster] {Hummingale}, lively or strong ale. --Dryden. {Humming-bird moth} (Zool.), a hawk moth. See {Hawk moth}, under {Hawk}, the bird. [1913 Webster] hummingbird