humph
/hʌmf/
interjection
- Used to express doubt, disapproval, annoyance, or mild contempt.
- Humph, that's not what you said yesterday.
- She just said 'Humph' and walked away when I told her the news.
- Humph! I don't believe that excuse for a second.
noun
- A sound made by clearing the throat or expressing doubt or disapproval.
- Her only response was a quiet humph of disbelief.
- He gave a loud humph and turned back to his book.
- I heard a humph from the back of the room when the announcement was made.