verb (past tense and past participle of 'humph') as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She gave a humph when she saw the menu and walked out.

Definition:an expression of indignant disapproval, often made by making a disapproving sound or grumbling.

From a humph

Example:When invited to stay, he just humphed off without a word.

Definition:to leave in a way that expresses impatience or disappointment.

From humph off