Humph
[hʌmf]
Definition
(interj.) An exclamation denoting surprise, or contempt, doubt, etc.
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Definition
interj. an exclamation expressive of dissatisfaction or incredulity.
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Examples
- He proceeded a little farther, reading to himself; and then, with a smile, observed, Humph! Jane Austen. Emma.
- Humph, said my guardian. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Both were so full of meaning that even Eugene was checked in his light career, and subsided into a thoughtful 'Humph! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Humph, Lizzie. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Humph,' said Sikes, as if he thought the interest lay rather more on the Jew's side than on his. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- She would have ordered the carriage, and come to you, but she must see you _alone_, and that you know(nodding towards her father)Humph! Jane Austen. Emma.
- Ah, Humph, well I can mind when I was married how I zid thy father's mark staring me in the face as I went to put down my name. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- And looking at her complacently, she added, Humph, we certainly are a handsome family! Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
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