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humph

[ an inarticulate expression resembling a snort; spelling pronunciation huhmf ]

interjection

  1. (used to indicate disbelief, contempt, etc.)


verb (used with or without object)

  1. to utter by or as if by expressing “humph.”

humph

/ hʌmf /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of annoyance, dissatisfaction, scepticism, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of humph1

First recorded in 1675–85
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Example Sentences

"Humph," grunted Grace, unsympathetically, as she prepared to climb into her berth again.

"Humph, please change the names to Sam and Grace and you'll hit it closer," answered Tom, his face growing red.

If she ain't twice as smart as the run of young ones 'round here then—Humph!

Humph, said Sikes, as if he thought the interest lay rather more on the Jews side than on his.

Humph, he thought, if youd just heard what I have, a whole lot of you would be getting the doctor to fix you up seasick remedies.

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