hmph in English dictionary hmph Meanings and definitions of "hmph" (onomatopoeia) A sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance , indignation or sighing. interjection (onomatopoeia) A sound, usually made with a closed mouth, indicating annoyance or indignation. verb (intransitive) To utter "hmph!" in doubt or disapproval. sound of annoyance or indignation more Grammar and declension of hmph hmph (third-person singular simple present hmphs, present participle hmphing, simple past and past participle hmphed) more Sample sentences with "hmph" Declension Stem Try again Available translations Finnish French Hebrew Authors