imphm
English
Alternative forms
- imph'm
Interjection
imphm
- 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.