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hrmph

/h(ɹ̩)m̩f/

hrmph interjection: expressing hesitation.

Interjection

  1. Expressing hesitation.
  2. Expressing mild annoyance.
  3. Representing clearing one's throat.

Questions about hrmph

What does hrmph mean?
Hrmph means expressing hesitation.
What part of speech is hrmph?
Hrmph is an interjection.
How do you pronounce hrmph?
Hrmph is pronounced /h(ɹ̩)m̩f/.

Words near hrmph in the dictionary

  1. Hrivnaks
  2. hrivnas
  3. hrivni
  4. hrm
  5. hrmm
  6. hrmph
  7. HRMS
  8. Hrncir
  9. HRO
  10. Hrodivka
  11. Hrodna

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