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harrumph

har·rumph [ hə rúmf ] (past and past participle har·rumphed, present participle har·rumph·ing, 3rd person present singular har·rumphs)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. clear throat: to clear the throat, or make a noise that resembles the sound of clearing the throat

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

[Mid-20th century. An imitation of the sound]

har·rumph noun
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