hmph
9.9
A short sound that shows annoyance or doubt
- noun
- /hʌmpf/
- Informal
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resoplido
- He raised an eyebrow and gave a quick hmph, clearly unimpressed by the proposal.
Examples
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When she found out he had forgotten their plans, she scoffed with a soft hmph to show her annoyance.
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[HMPH]
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After hearing his excuses, she let out a frustrated hmph of disbelief.
Synonyms
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8.9
A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief
is a nasal snort used for contempt rather than a voiced shout
4
9.1
A short low sound showing disapproval or doubt
is the same sound but spelled in a shorter onomatopoeic form
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9.2
A short gruff sound that comes from clearing the throat to show annoyance or doubt
is a simpler short snort rather than a throat-clearing grunt
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9.9
A short sound people use to show doubt or disbelief
is a snort used to show annoyance or contempt rather than doubt
1
9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
is a quick snort of annoyance rather than a loud angry cry
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9.9
A short sound showing dislike or disbelief
is a snort-like unvoiced sound rather than a full spoken exclamation
1
9.9
A short sound to show disbelief or dislike
is a brief snort-like sound rather than a full spoken word
9.9
A short snort people make to show doubt or dislike
is a purer short snort used for doubt or contempt
Antonyms
How Annoyed
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hmph names a short snort or small breath out people make to show 'annoyance', 'doubt', or 'contempt', much like a 'snort' or a 'huff'.