harrumph

/həˈrʌmf/
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Other forms: harrumphed; harrumphing; harrumphs

Definitions of harrumph
  1. verb
    clear one's throat in a loud and self-important way
  2. noun
    the act or sound of clearing one's throat in a loud and self-important way
  3. verb
    make a grumpy, disapproving remark or complaint
  4. noun
    a grumpy, disapproving remark or complaint
  5. interjection
    used to express grumpy disapproval
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