Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humph
Interjection
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Dance, as a universal language across generations and cultures, became a symbolic way to express their bond—and to suggest that Soo-ah’s memories remained intact despite becoming a zombie.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025 -
In the Best Director category, Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda (Asura), Denmark’s Bille August (The Count of Montecristo), South Korea’s Won-suk Kim (When Life Gives You Tangerines), Philip Barantini (Adolescence) and Jin-ah Lee (To My Lonely Sister) are among the nominees.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Interjection
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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
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Also gearing up for another 90 degree day in Boston, bah.—
R29 Team,
refinery29.com,
5 Aug. 2024
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“Humph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humph. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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