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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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