Currently making a loud, grumbling throat sound to show disapproval or to emphasize something.
From 'harrumph,' the onomatopoetic root word, with the -ing suffix added to show an ongoing or present action. This form emphasizes the continuous nature of the disapproving sound.
The -ing form makes it perfect for describing someone who keeps grumbling throughout a conversation—like your grandpa who harrumphs his way through the news!
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