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Meaning of huff
The primary meaning of the word "huff" is to breathe heavily or angrily, often with a sudden, forceful exhalation.
Etymology of huff
The word "huff" originated in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the sound of a sudden, forceful exhalation
Historically, the word has been used to describe a variety of sounds, including the puffing of breath, the hissing of steam, and the roaring of animals
Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including the act of storming off or leaving in anger
Synonyms
puff
pant
blow
breathe
sigh
exhale
gasp
wheeze
snort
hoot
whistle
whoosh
blast
gust
puffing
snorting
blowing
wheezing
gasping
panting
breathing
sighing
exhaling
inflating
deflating
hissing
booming
roaring
bellowing
thundering
rumbling
grumbling
growling
snarling
fuming
steaming
seething
simmering
smoldering
stewing
chafing
frothing
foaming
steaming
sputtering
spluttering
Definitions
- To breathe heavily or angrily, often with a sudden, forceful exhalation, typically due to exertion, emotion, or irritation
- To storm off or leave in a huff, often due to anger or displeasure
- A sudden, forceful exhalation of breath, often accompanied by a hissing or puffing sound
Usage Examples
- She let out a loud huff of frustration when her computer crashed
- He stormed out of the room in a huff, slamming the door behind him
- The wind made a loud huffing sound as it blew through the trees