Sunday, July 6, 2025

Why Complain When You Can Just "Harrumph"?


Greetings, grumbler!

If you harrumph, it means you're "clearing your throat in a self-important way." Likely coined in the early twentieth century to mimic the throaty "hrmph" sound, it quickly became a favorite cue for blustery characters in films and plays. If plans go sideways today, feel free to harrumph, then exit stage left!

WORD OF THE DAY

July 06, 2025

harrumph

[ huh-ruhmf ] verb

to clear one's throat in a self-important manner

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