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| har·rumph [ hə rúmf ] (past and past participle har·rumphed, present participle har·rumph·ing, 3rd person present singular har·rumphs) |
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1. clear throat: to clear the throat, or make a noise that resembles the sound of clearing the throat
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2. mutter critical remarks: to say something expressing criticism and displeasure, often muttering so that listeners are aware of the tone but cannot hear the exact words
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| [Mid-20th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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 har·rumph noun |
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