harumph/həˈɹʌm(p)f/EtymologyOnomatopoeic.intjAn expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.“Harumph! She is welcome to try, but I'm not going to bother helping.”nounAn expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.“I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.”verbTo make a huffing or snorting sound of disdain or dismissal; (figurative, by extension) to show one's disdain.“Is it wrong to harumph when the scent of spitting fat drifts towards your washing line?”