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Humph vs Hrmph - What's the difference?

humph | hrmph |

As interjections the difference between humph and hrmph

is that humph is used to express doubt or disapproval while hrmph is expressing hesitation .

As a verb humph

is to utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.

humph

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Interjection

  • Used to express doubt or disapproval

    • Synonyms

    * humbug!

    Verb

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

    • hrmph

    English

    Interjection

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