Definition of HUMPH

humph

Intj

  • A sound, usually made with a closed mouth pouting, indicating annoyance, indignation, disapproval, doubt, or sighing.

Verb

Verb Forms: humped, humping, humphs

  • To make a sound expressing doubt or displeasure.
  • To utter "humph!" in doubt or disapproval.

Examples

  • He would humph loudly whenever his opponent played an unexpected triple word score in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

A natural utterance, first recorded in the mid-16th century.

Synonyms

humbug

Scrabble Score: 15

humph: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
humph: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humph: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

humph: valid Words With Friends Word