Harumph

/həˈɹʌm(p)f/ intj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.

    "I didn't get a harumph out of that guy."

Verb
  1. 1
    To make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal; (figurative, by extension) to show one's disdain.

    "Is it wrong to harumph when the scent of spitting fat drifts towards your washing line?"

Intj
  1. 1
    An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.

    "Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping."

Synonyms

All synonyms
bah

Example

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"Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping."

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

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