Food & drink pronunciation

harrumph

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Meaning

noun

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

“Give the governor a harumph.”

verb

To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

interjection

An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.

“Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping.”

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