1. making a deep, guttural sound to express doubt, disapproval, or hesitation
Usage: informal; present participle of 'harumph'

1. the act or sound of harumphing; an expression of disapproval or skepticism
Usage: informal; gerund form

Examples

• The professor was harumphing throughout the student's presentation.
• He responded to the proposal with a loud harumphing sound.
• She kept harumphing in disapproval while reading the report.
• The audience's harumphing made it clear they disagreed with the speaker.
• He was harumphing and shaking his head at the news.
• Their harumphing echoed through the quiet room.
• She began harumphing as soon as he started explaining his theory.