verb
- past tense of 'humph': to make a sound expressing doubt, disapproval, or thoughtfulness
Usage: informal; interjection used as a verb
Examples
- She humphed at his suggestion, clearly unimpressed.
- The teacher humphed while reading the poorly written essay.
- He humphed thoughtfully before answering the difficult question.
- When told the news, she humphed and turned away.
- The critic humphed disapprovingly at the performance.