1. makes a rough sound in the throat to express disapproval, annoyance, or skepticism
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘harrumph’

1. rough sounds made in the throat expressing disapproval or annoyance
Usage: plural of ‘harrumph’

Examples

• The old professor harrumphs whenever students arrive late to class.
• She harrumphs at the suggestion that she needs help with technology.
• His constant harrumphs during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
• The judge harrumphs disapprovingly at the lawyer’s argument.
• Despite her harrumphs of protest, she eventually agreed to the plan.
• He harrumphs and shakes his head at the news report.
• The committee chair’s harrumphs signaled his growing impatience.