Humph/həmf/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Express Discontent Used when someone is not happy with a situation, but not extremely angry. He forgot your birthday? Humph, that's thoughtless. Pro Tip 2/3Mild Annoyance Shows a slight irritation rather than deep anger. They're out of chocolate ice cream? Humph, I'll settle for vanilla. Pro Tip 3/3Sarcastic Doubt Can express skepticism or doubt about something said or presented. You'll clean your room without being asked? Humph, we'll see.