Harrumph Definition
hə-rŭmf
harrumphs
verb
To clear one's throat, esp. in a studied, pompous way.
Webster's New World
To protest or complain in a pompous or self-righteous way.
Webster's New World
To offer usually brief critical comments.
Harrumphed for a while over the proposal.
American Heritage
Alternative spelling of harumph.
Wiktionary
noun
The act or sound of harrumphing.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of harumph.
Wiktionary
interjection
Used to suggest such a sound.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of harumph.
Wiktionary
Origin of Harrumph
Imitative
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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