Humphing: meaning, definitions and examples
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humphing
[ hสmf ]
expressing annoyance
Humphing is a sound made to express impatience or annoyance. It is often used when someone is displeased or dismissive of a situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She humphs when she doesn't agree with the decision.
- He humphs at the thought of going to the meeting.
- After hearing the news, she simply humphs and turns away.
Translations
Translations of the word "humphing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น humphing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคเคซเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช humphing
๐ฎ๐ฉ humphing
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะผัั ะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ humphing
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท humphing
๐ช๐ธ humphing
๐น๐ท humphing
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ููุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ humphing
๐ธ๐ฐ humphing
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ humphing
๐ฎ๐ธ humphing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะผัั ะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแฃแแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ humphing
๐ฒ๐ฝ humphing
Etymology
The word 'humph' has uncertain origins, but it is believed to be imitative in nature, capturing the sound of a dismissive grunt. Its usage can be traced back to at least the 19th century in English literature, where it was employed to convey annoyance or discontent in dialogue. The sound it represents often accompanies body language that signifies a lack of agreement or a refusal to comply with a request, contributing to its recognition in everyday speech. Over time, the term has become associated with mild expressions of displeasure rather than strong objections, making it a useful term in casual conversation.