English Explanatory Dictionary

humph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.
verb
  1. To utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.
name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Humphrey.

Pronunciation

/h(ʌ)mf/ [həɱf] [hɱ̩f] [ɱ̊ɱ̩f] En-us-humpf.ogg

Word forms

humph hmph hmpf humf humphs humphing humphed

Etymology

A natural utterance, first recorded in the mid-16th century.

Synonyms

humbug
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