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humph.

A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/h(ʌ)mf/[həɱf][hɱ̩f][ɱ̊ɱ̩f]
  1. A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.

    onomatopoeic
Where this word comes from

A natural utterance, first recorded in the mid-16th century.

verb/h(ʌ)mf/[həɱf][hɱ̩f][ɱ̊ɱ̩f]
  1. To utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

A natural utterance, first recorded in the mid-16th century.

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