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Definition of humph

humph

/hʌmf/
humph
Plural:humphs
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Past Simple:humphed
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Past Participle:humphed
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Present Participle:humphing
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humph Lexical Profile

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• interjection

1

Used to express doubt, dissatisfaction, contempt, or annoyance.

Example

"Humph, I suppose we will have to redo the entire schedule ourselves."

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• noun

1

A short, guttural or nasal sound made to express skepticism, displeasure, or disdain.

Example

"He gave a loud humph of disapproval and folded his newspaper."

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• verb

1

To utter a short grunt or snort expressing doubt, dissatisfaction, or annoyance.

Example

"The critic humphed skeptically as the speaker presented the unverified statistics."

2

Scottish To carry or heave a heavy or awkward load with great effort.

Example

"We had to humph three heavy suitcases up four flights of narrow stairs."

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• Rhymes for humph

• Nearby Words

humpback whale
humpbacked
humped
humph
humphead wrasse
humus
humvee

Word Origin & Etymology

Of imitative origin, first recorded in the 17th century to represent a nasal grunt of displeasure or skepticism.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humph. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humph
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