harrumph
[ huh-ruhmf ]
/ həˈrʌmf /
verb (used without object)
to clear the throat audibly in a self-important manner: The professor harrumphed good-naturedly.
to express oneself gruffly.
Origin of harrumph
First recorded in 1935–40; imitative
Words nearby harrumph
harrisonburg,
harrogate,
harrovian,
harrow,
harrowing,
harrumph,
harry,
harry potter,
harsh,
harshen,
harslet
Example sentences from the Web for harrumph
This inverted morality creates maniacs whose antics are referenced with a smile and a wink, not a harrumph.
British Dictionary definitions for harrumph
harrumph
/ (həˈrʌmf) /
verb
(intr)
to clear or make the noise of clearing the throat