Meaning & Definition of word "Huff"

Huff

/hʌf/

1. a sound made by exhaling forcefully, often as an expression of annoyance or anger.
- Example: With a huff, she slammed the door behind her.
2. a state of irritation or a fit of anger.
- Example: He was in a huff after losing the game.
3. a short, heavy breathing sound after exertion.
- Example: His huffing indicated that he was not used to such strenuous exercise.

1. to breathe heavily or with a puffing sound, often due to exertion.
- Example: After running up the stairs, she stopped to huff and catch her breath.
2. to express annoyance or anger, often accompanied by a short, irritated sound.
- Example: He huffed when he realized he had missed the bus again.
3. to emit a puff of air, often with a sound.
- Example: The steam huffed out of the kettle when it reached boiling point.

Middle English, expressive of panting or puffing.

in a huff:

In a state of anger or annoyance.

huff and puff:

To complain or express discomfort loudly.

huff it:

To hurry or rush.

puff:

To breathe out in a short burst.

sigh:

A slow, deep breath expressing weariness or relief.

snort:

To force air through the nostrils with a harsh sound.

Meaning: To take a deep inhalation of a substance, often referring to drugs.

Example Sentence: He was caught huffing in the bathroom.

Meaning: To throw a tantrum or act ostentatiously.

Example Sentence: She started huffing when she didn't get her way.