Harumph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹʌm(p)f/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Harumph is an interjection meaning An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.
Meaning
An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.
More Meanings
- An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.
- To make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal; (figurative, by extension) to show one's disdain.
Example Sentences
Give the governor a harumph.
I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.
"Harumph! Well, now, perhaps I spoke too soon, McManus."
Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping.
Word Forms
- harrumph
- harumphs
- harumphing
- harumphed
Synonyms for harumph
Depending on context, synonyms include applesauce, bender, bollocks, bosh, bullcrap, bullcrud.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harrumph, huff, grunt, grumph, hiss, gruntling.
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