harumph

Etymology

Definitions

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.
   • "Harumph! Well, now, perhaps I spoke too soon, McManus."
2. 2

   An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal

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

   • I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.
   • Give the governor a harumph.
3. 3

   To make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal

   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?
   • "An open invitation for beggars," harumphed Migrationwatch. Ever the humanitarians.

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