Definition of "harumph" in Anglais

interjection

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

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

noun

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

   • I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.
   • Give the governor a harumph.

verb

1. To make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal; (figurative, by extension) to show one's disdain.