huff

//hʌf//
B2Frequency Level 12Colloquial
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Verb

huffInfinitive
huffPresent tense
huffedPast tense
huffedPast participle
huffingPresent participle
huffsThird-person singular
1

To blow out air loudly, especially to express annoyance or exasperation.

She huffed in frustration when her computer crashed again.

2

To express displeasure or take offense in a petulant manner.

She huffed when her suggestion was ignored.

3

To inhale fumes from volatile substances for intoxication.

The teenagers were caught huffing paint fumes in the garage.

Synonym

Noun

huffSingular
huffsPlural
1

A fit of petty annoyance or bad temper.

She left the room in a huff after being criticized.

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