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to hmph

to hmph

9.9
To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt
  • verb
  • /hʌmpf/
  • Informal
translation icon : resoplar
  • She just hmphed in response.

Examples

  • Whenever he disagrees, he just hmphs instead of saying anything.

  • I could hear her quietly hmphing in the corner during the meeting.

  • She hmphed loudly when she heard the unfair decision.

  • I heard him hmph when I suggested going out.

  • She hmphed in annoyance when she heard the news.

  • When he questioned her decision, she hmphed, showing her disapproval.

  • He hmphed softly, unsure about what to say next.

Synonyms

to grunt
vsto hmph
355 4.2

To make a short low sound to show effort, pain, or dislike

is primarily for annoyance or doubt rather than effort or discomfort
to tut
vsto hmph
3 9.6

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

is a voiced low noise rather than a click made with the tongue
to tsk
vsto hmph
  • Informal
2 9.9

To make a short click with the tongue to show disapproval

is a low voiced sound rather than a tongue click
to humph
vsto hmph
  • Informal
1 8.9

To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt

is the same meaning but differs as a common alternate form
to pfft
vsto hmph
  • Informal
1 9.9

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

is a short low sound rather than a blown dismissive noise
to tut-tut
vsto hmph
1 9.1

Make a short clicking sound with the tongue to show you do not approve

is a single low sound rather than repeated tongue clicks
to humpf
vsto hmph
  • Informal
9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

is the same meaning but a different spelling or pronunciation variant
to pffft
vsto hmph
  • Informal
9.9

To make a short sound to show disbelief or no interest

is lower and shorter, not an expelled-air dismissive sound
to phoo
vsto hmph
  • UK
9.9

To make a short sound showing dislike or disbelief

is a low sound rather than an exclamatory dismissal
to sizz
vsto hmph
9.9

To make a sharp hissing sound to show disapproval

is lower and short rather than a sharp hissing sound

Antonyms

to agree
∞ 1.0

Have the same opinion or say yes

to approve
∞ 1.6

To officially agree to something or think that it is good

How Annoyed

to snort
52 3.7
to hmph
  • Informal
9.9
to tut
3 9.6

Surface Forms

hmph infinitive

Etymology

Hmph can be used as a verb to mean making that short snort or breath out to show 'annoyance' or 'doubt'. So, to 'hmph' is to give a quick, dismissive sound instead of speaking.