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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.â€

humph

/ ³óÊŒ³¾´Ú /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of annoyance, dissatisfaction, scepticism, etc
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of humph1

First recorded in 1675–85
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Example Sentences

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“Humph. Come on, then. What are you waiting for?â€

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“Humph. Why don’t you and Lizza go and watch the celebrating?â€

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Nat said, “Humph! The French people killed their king. Now they’ve got Napoleon. He doesn’t sound much better than a king to me.â€

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“Swore they’d deserted from the English navy! Humph! Neither lad had been off soundings till he sailed with me.â€

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“Humph,†Aunt Nancy says from the dining room.

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