harumph
ha·rumph
harumph · harumphs
An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissalAn expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.
/həˈɹʌm(p)f/
Meaning
1 sensesAn expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.
I didn't get a harumph out of that guy.
Give the governor a harumph.