huff
/hʌf/
noun
- A state of anger or annoyance, often shown by noisy breathing or sulking.
- He was in a huff because his team lost the game.
- She left the room in a huff after the argument.
- Don't go off in a huff — let's talk about it calmly.
- A sudden, noisy breath, especially one expressing anger or impatience.
- With a huff, he slammed the book shut.
- She let out a huff of frustration.
- I heard a huff from the back of the room.
verb
- To breathe out noisily, often to show anger, annoyance, or impatience.
- He huffed loudly as he waited for the slow internet to load.
- She huffed and crossed her arms when she didn't get her way.
- The teacher huffed at the student's rude comment.
- To say something in an annoyed or offended way.
- “I don't care what you think,” she huffed and walked away.
- “Fine, I'll do it myself,” she huffed.
- He huffed that no one ever listened to his ideas.
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