used when you are angry , annoyed or frustrated with someone or something.
A word instead of swearing.
Example 1
benny-"shut up"
you-"hmph you"
Example 2
olivia-"i left it at home"
you-"hmph"
Shorthand for a common whine emitted by triathletes who have bitten off more than they can chew on an early season bicycle ride. Stands for "Help, My Pussy Hurts"
Jill: OK Kelvin, let's pick up the pace a little, we only have 30 more miles to go.
Kelvin: HMPH!
Something said while walking with another person after seeing something out of the ordinary. Usually this expression comes with a side glance that is met by the other persons eyes. This occurs only when somehing is funny, but too weird for words.
When I was walking down the street with Susy the other day their was this weird fat guy with a speedo and an apron that said kiss the cook on. All we could do is look at eachother and say hmph.
This means you really want something kinda like please 😩
Hmph i really want that right now
Fine, whatever (when u say u fine, but u aint)
Anton: Hey mum-u always get so salty
Mum: Hmph-that is incorrect (cries in corner)