interjection
humph
hmf
interjection
1
A grunted sound made to show annoyance, doubt, or disapproval.
""Humph," she muttered, crossing her arms after losing the argument."
How to Use Humph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grumpy little grunt you make instead of words when you're annoyed or unconvinced.
Word Forms
humphed past tense, humphs singular
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Etymology
A natural grunt-like exclamation first recorded in the 1500s.