In Swedish there's a word "fnysningar" which means "disaproved sniffs". I'm trying to think of a similar concept in English and I'm reminded of Christmas Carrol and Scrooge McDuck disapprovingly saying:
Bah, humbug!
Is there a word for the concept of sounding out disapproval in this manner?
Harrumph is a vaguely onomatopoeic word that fits the definition of 'sounding out disapproval'. Here is the entry from Merriam Webster:
Harrumph : to say (something) in a disapproving or complaining way— used to suggest that the person who is speaking is very serious, pompous, etc.
[+ object] “These charges are absurd,” he harrumphed.
[no object] They stood around harrumphing about the current state of politics.
squawk - 1.say something in a loud, discordant tone.
the second meaning would suit it.
There's antithalian (Opposed to fun or festivity), but it does not really describe the sound itself (describes Scrooge himself to a tee though). Since it's an adjective, you can put it before 'noises' or 'sounds'.
Scrooge makes antithalian noises.
Strepor: (Noun) Unpleasant noise/sound. I cannot find an online dictionary definition. Most dictionaries define the adjective form (strepitous), but it is defined as noisy (as in loud). If you look for this word, you'll get a lot of references to Strep Throat. Perhaps there is a connection? You sound bad when you have strep? (This is speculation, so bear that in mind if you use this.)
Blague: n. humbug, claptrap. [F]
Blat: v. i. To cry, as a calf or sheep; to bleat; to make a senseless noise; to talk inconsiderately. [Low] [1913 Webster]
