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  • interjection onomatopoeia A sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance, indignation, or sighing.

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Examples

  • It begins inconspicuously in a sort of, "hmph" moment.

    Food Writing 2005

  • If it's sad, there is a dramatic "hmph" or crying episode, but if it's funny there is a clown that pops out of nowhere and does a little dance to let you know it's supposed to be funny and she'll laugh hysterically at some of it. haha, well, unique to Western culture as opposed to the English language.

    reddit.com: what's new online! 2010

  • Well this is a total 'hmph' moment for all of us who looked forward to the awesome dual-screen wonder coming along and giving us something to sneer at our

    Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now 2010

  • This seems, at face value, to be a "hmph" bill that's like, "So what?"

    KVNU's For The People 2009

  • As I start to unload the abundance of edible greens, feeling a bit like a rabbit in heaven, I hear a disapproving "hmph" over my shoulder.

    Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

  • Cryptic pre-launch statements about revolution, no out of the box application that makes you sit and go "hmph," and a development environment that looks about as fun as watching

    The Register 2009

  • Apple users rejoiced; everyone else gave a collective "hmph" and shrugged the study off as fluff.

    PSFK 2008

  • Apple users rejoiced; everyone else gave a collective "hmph" and shrugged the study off as fluff.

    PSFK Orli Sharaby 2008

  • Apple users rejoiced; everyone else gave a collective "hmph" and shrugged the study off as fluff.

    PSFK 2008

  • Doran made that "hmph" sound he had perfected at Cambridge and tucked the note into his pocket.

    Two Poets Carol Reid 2011

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