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Definition of huffing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
heavy breathingact of breathing heavily, often in anger or exertion
- After the sprint, his huffing could be heard across the field..
2.
substance abuseTECH. US act of inhaling vapors from chemicals to get highTECH. US
- The police caught them huffing paint in the alley..
Adjective
1.
heavy breathbreathing heavily or noisily
- He was huffing after the long run.
2.
annoyedshowing annoyance or anger
- She walked away, huffing and muttering under her breath.
3.
substanceTECH. inhaling substances for intoxicationTECH.
- The huffing teenagers were caught by the police.
Origin of huffing
Old English, huff (puff) + -ing (action)
Examples of huffing in a sentence
His huffing indicated he was out of breath. Huffing glue can cause serious health issues. They were arrested for huffing substances in the abandoned house. The dog was huffing from excitement. He stood there, huffing and glaring at everyone. Huffing, she slammed the door behind her.
The huffing youths were a concern for the community. Huffing incidents have increased in the area.
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- French:souffle court, haletant, ...
- German:Keuchen, schwer atmend, ...
- Italian:ansimare, ansimante, ...
- Spanish:jadeo, jadeante, ...
- Portuguese:respiração pesada, ofegante, ...
- Chinese:喘气, 气喘吁吁的, ...
- Japanese:ハッフィング, 息を切らしている, ...
- Arabic:نَفَس لاهِث, يَنْفُثُ, ...
- Hebrew:נְשִׁימָה כְּבֵדָה, מִתְנַשֵּׁף, ...
- Russian:тяжелое дыхание, тяжело дышащий, ...
- Ukrainian:важке дихання, задиханий, ...
- Hindi:हाँफना, हांफता हुआ, ...
Definition of huff - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
breathingintr. breathe heavily due to exertion or emotionintr.
- He huffed after running up the stairs.
2.
speakingintr. speak in an annoyed or angry mannerintr.
- She huffed that she was tired of waiting.
3.
inhalingtr./intr. US inhale substances for recreational purposestr./intr. US
- They were caught huffing in the alley.
Noun
1.
emotionheavy breath showing exertion or frustration
- He let out a huff after the long run.
2.
feelingUK state of annoyance or angerUK
- She left the room in a huff.
3.
boasterDated US one with inflated self-importanceDated US
- He was known as a huff in the village.
4.
gamesDated UK act of removing a piece in draughtsDated UK
- He lost a piece due to a huff.
Expressions with huff
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breathe heavily after physical activity
After the race, he began to huff and puff.
suddenly act annoyed or upset, often by withdrawing
She went into a huff when she was ignored.
become annoyed or upset suddenly
She got into a huff when he interrupted her.
acting with anger or annoyance
She left the room in a huff.
become annoyed or offended and show it by sulking
He took the huff when we started without him.
leave angrily or in a bad mood
She decided to huff off after the argument.
suddenly feel angry, annoyed, or offended by something
He will take huff if you ignore him.
Origin of huff
Old English, huffen (to blow) + -en (suffix)
Examples of huff in a sentence
He couldn't help but huff when he heard the bad news. He huffed about the unfair decision. They huffed in frustration at the delay. Teens were found huffing in the abandoned building. He started huffing at a young age, worrying his parents. She left the room in a huff after the argument.
With a huff, he lifted the heavy box onto the shelf. He was in a huff after the criticism. Don't get in a huff over a small delay. His reputation as a huff made him unpopular. The huff in the office always exaggerated his achievements. A huff changed the course of the game. He anticipated a huff and planned accordingly.
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- French:souffler, halètement, ...
- German:schnaufen, Atemzug, ...
- Italian:ansimare, sbuffo, ...
- Spanish:jadear, resoplido, ...
- Portuguese:ofegar, suspiro, ...
- Chinese:喘气, 呼气, ...
- Japanese:息を切らす, ハフ, ...
- Arabic:نَفَخ, زَفِير, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַשֵּׁם, נְשִׁיפָה, ...
- Russian:тяжело дышать, тяжелый вздох, ...
- Ukrainian:задихатися, важке дихання, ...
- Hindi:हाँफना, हफ, ...
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