hmph

Examples

• All

• "Hmph," he commented.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "Hmph," he nodded.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "I completely forgot." "Hmph," said Vera.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Hmph, now I shall have to think about this one.

  Blog text (30)

• "Hmph," the old man pouted.

  Fiction book (1993)

• " Hmph!" she said.

  Fiction book (1993)

• "Hmph, oh, you."

  Fiction book (2002)

• "Hmph," she said.

  Fiction book (1997)

• When he heard the ridiculous suggestion, he simply said, hmph to show his disapproval.

• He shrugged and uttered a dismissive hmph when asked about the rumors.

Synonyms

B

bah

vshmph

• Informal

40 9.3

A short sound people make to show they feel annoyed or do not believe something

is a quieter, lower sound expressing mild doubt or disapproval instead

H

to hiss

vshmph

31 4.2

To speak in a low, sharp voice to show anger or warn someone

is shorter and less sustained, expressing quick mild disapproval instead

H

hah

vshmph

• Informal

18 8.9

A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief

is milder and often doubts rather than openly scorns or mocks

M

mah

vshmph

• Informal

5 9.9

A short word people say to show doubt or no interest

is a clearer sign of mild annoyance or doubt rather than mere indifference

T

to tut

vshmph

3 9.6

Make a short, quiet sound with the tongue to show disapproval

is more of a low guttural sound rather than a tongue click

P

psh

vshmph

• Informal

3 9.9

A short sound showing annoyance or disbelief

is quieter and more inward, signaling mild doubt or disapproval

T

to tsk

vshmph

• Informal

2 9.9

To make a short click with the tongue to show disapproval

is a lower voiced dismissive sound rather than a sharp click

H

harrumph

vshmph

• Archaic

1 9.2

A short gruff sound that comes from clearing the throat to show annoyance or doubt

is milder and more dismissive instead of a throat-clearing gruff sound

M

mhm

vshmph

• Informal

1 9.9

A short sound people use to show doubt or disbelief

is more final and dismissive rather than questioning or sarcastic

P

pah

vshmph

• Informal

1 9.9

A short sound used to show disgust, disbelief, or dismissal

is softer and more doubtful rather than openly disgusted or dismissive

B

bup

vshmph

• Slang

1 9.9

A short sound showing disbelief or refusal

is less slangy and more a quiet voiced sign of annoyance or doubt

H

to humph

vshmph

• Informal

1 8.9

To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt

is the same in meaning but differs only in spelling or form

P

to pfft

vshmph

• Informal

1 9.9

To make a short sound by blowing air through the lips to show disbelief

is a lower voiced dismissive sound rather than an airy exhale

T

tss

vshmph

• Informal

1 9.9

A short sharp hiss to show you are annoyed or to get someone's attention

is a short low grunt rather than a sharp hissing sound

P

phoo

vshmph

• UK

1 9.9

A short sound showing dislike or disbelief

is milder and more doubtful, showing annoyance rather than strong contempt

F

foh

vshmph

• Slang

1 9.9

A short sound to show disbelief or dislike

is more of a quiet low sound showing mild disapproval or doubt

H

to humpf

vshmph

• Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

is identical in meaning but differs in spelling or style

P

to pffft

vshmph

• Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show disbelief or no interest

is lower and more guttural, showing mild annoyance rather than loud derision

S

to sizz

vshmph

9.9

To make a sharp hissing sound to show disapproval

is a brief low grunt rather than a prolonged hissing rejection

P

poh

vshmph

• Archaic

9.9

A short word people say to show they do not believe or respect something

is the modern brief voiced reaction used to show mild annoyance

S

SMH

vshmph

• Slang

9.8

An online message that shows you shake your head because you are disappointed or do not agree

is a spoken short sound rather than a written or online gesture

F

feh

vshmph

• Informal

9.9

A short sound used to show dislike and to dismiss an idea or person

is softer and shows mild disapproval rather than strong disgust

Antonyms

A

agreement

361 1.0

A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval

A

approval

220 1.0

A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good

How Annoyed

snort

42 4.1

hmph

• Informal

16 9.9

tut

13 8.8

Surface Forms

Etymology