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Hmph vs Hrmph - What's the difference?

hmph | hrmph |

As interjections the difference between hmph and hrmph

is that hmph is (onomatopoeia) a sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance, indignation, or sighing while hrmph is expressing hesitation .

As a verb hmph

is to utter "hmph!" 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

    hrmph

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • expressing hesitation
  • expressing mild annoyance
  • representing clearing one's throat