2. Noun. (alternative spelling of harumph) ¹
3. Verb. (alternative spelling of harumph) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Harrumph
1. to make a guttural sound [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Harrumph
Literary usage of Harrumph
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Heavens by Louis Untermeyer (1922)
"... grotesquely curved to resemble calla lilies, blared eternity's oldest ethics
and its newest advertisements with an impartial clamour. "harrumph! ..."
2. Flowing Gold by Rex Beach (1922)
"He patted Barbara clumsily, and finally cleared his aching throat with a
loud "harrumph!" He dashed the tears from his eyes with the heel of one harsh palm, ..."
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