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An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal. quotations examples
"Harumph! Well, now, perhaps I spoke too soon, McManus."
1982, Patrick F. McManus, They Shoot Canoes, Don't They?
plural harumphs
An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort. examples
third-person singular simple present harumphs, present participle harumphing, simple past and past participle harumphed
To dislike, protest, or dismiss. quotations examples
Is it wrong to harumph when the scent of spitting fat drifts towards your washing line?
2009 August 25, Paula Cocozza, “The rules of back-garden etiquette”, in The Guardian
"An open invitation for beggars," harumphed Migrationwatch. Ever the humanitarians.
2012 June 3, Hugh Muir, “Hideously diverse Britain: standing up for the Romanians”, in The Guardian