humph

Definitions

A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.

onomatopoeic

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Examples

“`Beauty is too rare upon it. Give⟳ me no thanks, who am made happy by thy coming.' `Humph! old fellow,' said Leo aside to me in English, `the lady is very civil.'”

“"There!" panted Pollyanna, hastily plucking a pink from a vase near by and tucking it into the dark hair where it would give⟳ the best effect. "Now I reckon we're ready to be looked at!" And she held out the mirror in triumph. "Humph!" grunted the sick woman, eyeing her reflection severely. "I like⟳ red pinks better than pink ones; but then, it'll fade⟳, anyhow, before night, so what's the difference!"”

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