huffing
/ˈhʌfɪŋ/
noun
- The act of breathing heavily or noisily, often from exertion or anger.
- The coach could hear the players' huffing from across the field.
- After running up the stairs, she stood there huffing and puffing.
- He let out a loud huffing sound when he realized he had lost his keys.
- The practice of inhaling chemical vapors (such as from glue or aerosol) to get a high; inhalant abuse.
- The school warned students about the dangers of huffing household cleaners.
- Huffing can cause serious brain damage or even death.
- The documentary showed the tragic consequences of huffing among teenagers.
adjective
- Breathing heavily or noisily, especially from effort or annoyance.
- She gave a huffing sigh and turned away.
- The huffing runner collapsed at the finish line.
- A huffing parent chased the toddler through the park.