humph

interjection

Definition of humphnext
as in boo

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humph
  1. boo
  2. ah
  3. bah
Interjection
  • Highlights include a costume parade (for kids and parents), a Purim story and boo Haman and songs.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Volunteer yourself to help with X, Y and Z accommodations if that lightens the family’s workload, without saying boo about the couple’s choices.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 18 Jan. 2024
Definition of boo
Interjection
  • The average number of incomplete sentences or significant pauses per minute (which includes um’s and ah’s).
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
  • One particularly dedicated fan — a young Taiwanese woman — visits every year or so, to ooh and ah at the new additions to the collection.
    Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of ah
Interjection
  • As usual, the Blue Moon employees are rowdy and ready to party; their festive spirits are doused with bah humbug reality when Maddie demands everyone work over the holiday.
    Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Also gearing up for another 90 degree day in Boston, bah.
    R29 Team, refinery29.com, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of bah
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humped

humph

humping

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“Humph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humph. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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