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Clear the throat pompously
Answer for the clue "Clear the throat pompously ", 8 letters:
harrumph
Alternative clues for the word harrumph
Word definitions for harrumph in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
representing the sound of clearing the throat or a disapproving noise, 1918, imitative. Related: Harrumphed ; harrumphing .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
interj. (alternative spelling of harumph English) n. (alternative spelling of harumph English) vb. (alternative spelling of harumph English)
Usage examples of harrumph.
She sat up on the reclining cot with a harrumph, throwing a pillow behind her back for support.
She harrumphed as she walked away, deciding that some comments didn’t deserve a reply.
Dravvin harrumphed and Hompaq grumbled, both clear signs of displeasure.
Blanche corrected her with a little harrumphing sound of consternation.
Hackworth, working in his study, assumed it was a mere delivery until she appeared in his doorway, harrumphing lightly, holding a salver with a single card centered on it: Lieutenant Chang.
Harv approached him with a formal mien, harrumphing phlegm out of the way as he prepared to offer up an explanation and a plea.
The lyco guarding them suddenly became restive, harrumphing and swinging its head at the smell of blood from the glade.
A series of harrumphs ensued, punctuated with sighs and dark looks from under a lowered brow.
Gartly and I had that quarrel about sector assignments,' and Harlan's eyes twinkled at Gartly who harrumphed righteously.