😒 Annoyed sound 😤 A grumpy noise 😠 To grunt disapproval

to humpf

9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

verb
/hʌmpf/

Informal

: humpfear

After glancing at the messy room, he simply humpfed, indicating his frustration.

Examples

Yet again she'll say, "What, what!" I'll say, "I killed the lioness only for you," she'll humpf.

Fiction book (2001)
Then humpfing a "Humpf!" was a sour kangaroo, -Humpf!

Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
When he heard her dismissive comment, he let out a humpf of annoyance.
She rolled her eyes and gave a humpf to show her disapproval.

Synonyms

to grunt

vsto humpf

355 4.2

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

is mainly used for annoyance or doubt rather than effort sounds

to shake one's head

vsto humpf

284 1.9

Move your head from side to side to show you do not agree

is mainly a low short sound but may also be this gesture

to hiss

vsto humpf

31 4.2

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

is a short low sound or brief gesture rather than a long sharp noise

to tut

vsto humpf

3 9.6

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

is a low short sound or brief gesture rather than a tongue click

to tsk

vsto humpf

Informal

2 9.9

To make a short click with the tongue to show disapproval

is lower pitched or may include a small gesture not a click

to groan at

vsto humpf

1 4.1

Make a low sound or complain to show you are annoyed at something

is a brief low noise or gesture, not a longer complaining sound

to humph

vsto humpf

Informal

1 8.9

To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt

is the same idea but also commonly includes a small gesture

to pfft

vsto humpf

Informal

1 9.9

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

is a low short sound or brief gesture rather than a lip blow

to tut-tut

vsto humpf

1 9.1

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

is a single short noise or simple gesture rather than repeated clicks

to hmph

vsto humpf

Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show annoyance or doubt

is similar but can also be a brief gesture of doubt

to pffft

vsto humpf

Informal

9.9

To make a short sound to show disbelief or no interest

is a low short sound or brief gesture rather than a louder breath

to phoo

vsto humpf

9.9

To make a short sound showing dislike or disbelief

is mainly a low short noise or brief gesture rather than a voiced exclaim

to sizz

vsto humpf

9.9

To make a sharp hissing sound to show disapproval

is lower and shorter and often lacks the sharp hiss quality

Antonyms

cheer

205 1.0

A loud shout people make to show approval or support

How Dismissive

to scoff

57 6.5

to snort

52 3.7

to humpf

Informal

9.9

to tut

3 9.6

Surface Forms

humpf infinitive

humped past

humped past participle

humping present participle

humpfs third person singular

Etymology

Humpf as a verb comes from the quick sound people make to show they are not pleased, similar to giving a small snort and like humph or huff. So to 'humpf' is to make that short sound to show 'annoyance', 'doubt', or 'disapproval'.