Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
humph
interjection
/hʌmf/
Definition
An expression of disdain or dissatisfaction.
Examples
- “Humph! I don’t believe that for a second!”
- “She humph’d at the suggestion that she was lazy.”
- “With a humph, he crossed his arms and turned away.”
Meaning
Used to convey skepticism or annoyance, often in a dismissive manner.
Synonyms
- huff
- dismiss
- snort
