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Meaning of harumph | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

həˈɹʌm(p)f

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch missbilligen

Svenska fnysa

Examples

“I didn't get ⟳ a harumph out of that guy.”

“Give ⟳ the governor a harumph.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Harun Haruna Haruo harurwa haruspex haruspication

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