Humphed: meaning, definitions and examples
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humphed
[ hʌmft ]
expressing annoyance
Humphed is the past tense of hump, which means to make a sound of annoyance or irritation. It often conveys a sense of discontent or displeasure, typically when someone is reluctant to participate in an activity or is disagreeable about something. This word can be used to depict a person who is silently sulking or expressing frustrations through sound rather than words.
Synonyms
grunted, huffed, moaned, snorted.
Examples of usage
- She humphed when asked to clean her room.
- He humphed in response to the suggestion.
- The child humphed after losing the game.
Translations
Translations of the word "humphed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resmungou
🇮🇳 गुड़गुड़ाया
🇩🇪 schnaubte
🇮🇩 mendesah
🇺🇦 бурчав
🇵🇱 mruknął
🇯🇵 うなり声をあげた
🇫🇷 grommela
🇪🇸 gruñó
🇹🇷 homurdandı
🇰🇷 투덜거렸다
🇸🇦 تمتم
🇨🇿 zamručel
🇸🇰 zamrmlal
🇨🇳 咕哝
🇸🇮 mrmljal
🇮🇸 murmraði
🇰🇿 пырылдады
🇬🇪 ბურტყუნებდა
🇦🇿 mırıldandı
🇲🇽 gruñó
Etymology
The word 'hump' originates from the Middle English term 'humpe,' which is likely a variation of the Old Norse 'humpr,' meaning a hump or protuberance. The verb form reflecting annoyance or a grunting noise began to appear in the English language by the late 14th century. Hump and its derivatives have been used to describe not just the physical characteristic of a hump but also the sounds and gestures associated with throwing one's shoulders or body in a disgruntled manner. As language evolved, the sound 'humphed' became associated with various forms of expression that imply dissatisfaction or a lack of enthusiasm for a given situation. This development demonstrates the rich interplay between physical actions and vocal expressions in human communication.