humph

== English == === Alternative forms === hmph, hmpf, humf === Etymology === A natural utterance, first recorded in the mid-16th century. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /h(ʌ)mf/, [həɱf], [hɱ̩f], [ɱ̊ɱ̩f] Rhymes: -ʌmf === Interjection === humph (onomatopoeia) A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing. ==== Synonyms ==== humbug ==== Translations ==== === Verb === humph (third-person singular simple present humphs, present participle humphing, simple past and past participle humphed) (intransitive) To utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.