imphm

English

Alternative forms

• imph'm

Interjection

imphm

1. Scotland form of mhm
   • 1931, Dorothy L. Sayers, “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.