harrumph
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9.9
- interjection
- /həˈrʌmf/
- Archaic
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harrumph
- When the meeting ran late, he let out a loud harrumph to show his impatience.
Examples
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She gave a quick harrumph when she heard the unfair decision.
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With a dismissive harrumph, the professor turned away from the question.
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Oh, harrumph!
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He let out a loud harrumph when he heard the news.
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She let out a loud harrumph when she heard the unfair decision.
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After the long meeting, he sighed a harrumph to show his disapproval.
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The audience responded with a collective harrumph at the politician's speech.
Synonyms
139
7.4
A short mild word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or strong feeling
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
40
9.3
A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something
18
8.9
A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
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9.9
A short sound people say or write to show anger
9
9.9
A short sound people make to show annoyance or mild disapproval
8
9.9
A short sound like a growl people use to show anger or frustration
7
9.5
A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment
7
9.3
A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
4
9.9
A written sound that shows anger or frustration
4
9.9
A short cry people make to show strong feelings like anger or pain
1
9.9
A short sound showing doubt or annoyance
1
9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
1
9.9
A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal
1
9.9
A short sound to show disbelief or dislike
A short sound people use as a reply to show annoyance or disbelief
A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person
A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something
A short exclamation showing disbelief or contempt
A short annoyed remark showing you do not like holiday cheer
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
A short shout to get attention, for example to show surprise or annoyance
How Disapproving
Surface Forms
Etymology
Harrumph copies the short, gruff sound of clearing the throat, like hmph or ahem. So as an exclamation, a harrumph shows 'annoyance', 'disapproval', or mild contempt.