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Hmmph vs Hmph - What's the difference?

hmmph | hmph |

As interjections the difference between hmmph and hmph

is that hmmph is an alternative form of hmph while hmph is a sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance, indignation, or sighing.

As a verb hmph is

to utter "hmph!" in doubt or disapproval.

hmmph

English

Interjection

(en-intj)

    • hmph

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (onomatopoeia) A sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance, indignation, or sighing.
    • "Don't blame me. It's your fault." "Hmph !"
    "That does it! I'm not gonna talk to you anymore! Hmph !"

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To utter "hmph!" in doubt or disapproval.
    • English words without vowels