imphm

English

Alternative forms

imph'm

Interjection

imphm

Scotland form of mhm
- 1931, Sayers, Dorothy L., “Chapter VIII: Gowan”, in The Five Red Herrings, London: Victor Gollancz Ltd:
  “A good girl,” said the butler, as Betty ran out, “but slow in the uptake, if you understand me.”
  “Imph’m,” said Inspector Macpherson.

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