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Similar to pssht or ugh, 'hrmp' is a sound used in conversation to display feelings of discontent, frustration, or disapproval.

It is commonly used as a response when a mere grunt may convey more information and emotion than a sentence.

Hrmp may be used in verbal conversation or in instant messaging. In either situation, 'hrmp' is not followed with a supporting sentence.
Rob: Hey, I thought you were supposed to message me last night?
Jamie: Oh shit.. I forgot.
Rob: Hrmp.
Jamie: Sorry :(
hrmp by Rob JT May 19, 2008
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Similar to pssht or ugh, 'hrmp' is a sound used in conversation to display feelings of discontent, frustration, or disapproval.

It is commonly used as a response when a mere grunt may convey more information and emotion than a sentence.

Hrmp may be used in verbal conversation or in instant messaging. In either situation, 'hrmp' is not followed with a supporting sentence.
Rob: Hey, I thought you were supposed to message me last night?
Jamie: Oh shit.. I forgot.
Rob: Hrmp.
Jamie: Sorry :(
hrmp by Rob JT May 20, 2008
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A cross between a sigh, shrug, and a pout.
hrmph by elleth June 1, 2009
Characterised by, filled with, or otherwise demonstrating grumpiness or anger. Liable to say "hrmph". A hrmphy person may been seen with arms crossed, hands in pockets, or showing great discontent in some way.
Jack spilled coffee on himself this morning so he was hrmphy all day at work.
Hrmphy by jdjackdaniels June 9, 2011
representing displeasure at stupid acts committed by person(s) named Jon.
Riding on top of cars that are moving at the speed of 20-30 mph.
hrmph by JRoe October 26, 2004
From the Irish "Murphy" (to drink so profusely as to affect all aspects of one's character) and the Greek "Hermaphrodite," the word "Hrmph" has come about in both noun and verb forms:

Noun: A rather round faced object, capable of odd squeamish noises, often placed in trunks.

Verb: To overcome such an illogical and hysterical change, that society overlooks the absurdity of the change, and accepts it.
Noun: Whatcha gonna do with all those Hrmphs? All those Hrmphs up in your trunk?

Verb: Sean used to be a Yankee fan, but has sinced Hrmphed into a Met fan.
hrmph by Edmcd3 May 17, 2006
Fogey/fogy /fougi/ sl. (early 18C+, orig. Scot) old-fashioned, stuck-in-the mud.
Person with old fashioned ideas which he is unwilling to change: Come to the disco and stop being such an old fogey!
You think me an old fogeyand an old tory, his thoughtful voice said. I saw three generations since O’Connel’s time. I remember the famine. Do you know that the orange lodges agitated for repeal of the union twenty years before O’Connel did or before the prelates of your communion denounced him as a demagogue? You fenians forget some things. (James Joyce, Ulysses. Penguin Books,1992. p. 38)
fogey by Petyush September 14, 2005
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