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Meaning of harrumph

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

harrumph

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Give the governor a harumph.

verb

Definitions

  1. To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

interjection

Definitions

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

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

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