Hmpf

//hm̩f// intj, verb

intj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of humph. alt-of, alternative
Intj
  1. 1
    Alternative form of humph. alt-of, alternative

    "Then he looks at a framed photo from The Daily Pennsylvanian, with the headline “Professor Thayer Retires.” He looks into a mirror, stunned by the face he sees there. And then he says, “Hmpf.” […] Like many older people, I too often say “Hmpf” when I look in the mirror."

Synonyms

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humbughumbug

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"Then he looks at a framed photo from The Daily Pennsylvanian, with the headline “Professor Thayer Retires.” He looks into a mirror, stunned by the face he sees there. And then he says, “Hmpf.” […] Like many older people, I too often say “Hmpf” when I look in the mirror."

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