Pronunciation: /həˈrʌmf/
noun a sound or utterance expressing disapproval, indignation, or scorn
A1 She let out a harrumph when she heard the bad news.
A2 The old man's harrumph could be heard across the room.
B1 His harrumph of disapproval was loud and clear.
B2 The teacher's harrumph indicated her frustration with the students' behavior.
C1 The politician's harrumph was a signal that he disagreed with the proposed policy.
C2 Her harrumph was a clear indication of her disdain for the entire situation.
verb to clear the throat noisily in a pompous way
A1 She harrumphed loudly when her brother ate the last cookie.
A2 The old man harrumphed in disapproval at the noisy children.
B1 The boss harrumphed before giving his final decision on the project.
B2 The professor harrumphed and adjusted his glasses before beginning the lecture.
C1 The judge harrumphed at the defendant's excuse, clearly not impressed.
C2 The politician harrumphed during the debate, trying to assert authority.
formal The professor let out a harrumph before beginning his lecture.
informal When I told him I was running late, he just harrumphed and walked away.
slang She gave a dramatic harrumph when she found out she didn't get the job.
figurative The old man's harrumph was a clear sign of his disapproval.
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