Answer: harrumph

AnswerCrossword Clue
HARRUMPH"Tut!" relative
HARRUMPHClear the throat pompously
HARRUMPHExpress gruffly
HARRUMPHDisapproving comment
HARRUMPHProtest pompously
HARRUMPHPompous throat clearing
harrumphto clear the throat audibly in a self-important manner.
harrumphClear the throat noisily
harrumphto clear one's throat noisily in annoyance, also HARUMPH
harrumphGrumpily express dissatisfaction or disapproval