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Hmph vs Humph - What's the difference?

hmph | humph |

Humph is a alternative form of hmph.



In intransitive terms the difference between hmph and humph

is that hmph is to utter "hmph!" in doubt or disapproval while humph is to utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.

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

    humph

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Interjection

  • Used to express doubt or disapproval

    • Synonyms

    * humbug!

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.