humph

The definition of a humph is a snort or grunt made to show disgust or unhappiness.

(interjection)

An example of a humph is the sound made by a wife when her husband explains why he couldn't take out the trash.

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See humph in Webster's New World College Dictionary

interjection, noun

(a snorting or grunting sound) used to express doubt, disdain, disgust, etc.

See humph in American Heritage Dictionary 4

interjection
Used to express doubt, displeasure, or contempt.

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