huff

1 of 2

verb

ˈhəf

huffed; huffing; huffs

intransitive verb

: to emit puffs (as of breath or steam)

: to proceed with labored breathing

huffed up to the peak

: to make empty threats : bluster

: to react or behave indignantly

transitive verb

archaic : to treat with contempt

: to make angry

: to utter with indignation or scorn

: to inhale (noxious fumes) through the mouth for the euphoric effect produced by the inhalant

huff

2 of 2

noun

: a usually peevish and transitory spell of anger or resentment

quit in a huff

Example Sentences

Verb “The project is a complete waste of time,” she huffed. demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant Noun was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

And in suburban California in the 1990’s, preteen girls like me would pass candy-sweet tubes of Lip Smackers to their crushes to huff during 6th grade social studies.

Bon Appétit, 24 May 2022 There's little to huff and puff about on the mostly level ride with some fun ups and downs and no leg burning climbs.

Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare.

Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare.

Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021

Noun

Fisher and Kaval staked the A’s future in Oakland to a risky waterfront project with a thousand major hurdles, and now act insulted because those hurdles don’t topple when the owner and his sidekick huff and puff.

Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2021 No threat of eviction Just beyond the limits of the Durango park, a train slices through the mountain view with a harmonic huff.

Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2022 Then a few more, closer each time, and finally a loud huff just beyond the nylon walls of the tent.

Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021 Franzen, child of Western Springs, chronicler of contemporary America, Exhibit A of the Great White Male American Novelist (circa 2021), reflexively detested, never arrives on the page now without a huff, a herald or a hand-wringing.

Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 13 Oct. 2021 The Academy president, Bette Davis, quit her post in a huff after the board scoffed at her proposal to move the Oscars from a ballroom to a theatre, give the proceeds to war relief, and present wooden statuettes.

Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2022 The uninvited visitor surveyed the room and left in a huff.

New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Reverge Anselmo, a former U.S. Marine, former novelist, ex-filmmaker, former vintner and guardian of a vast fortune, abandoned his stunning Shasta County estate in 2014 in a huff.

Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 In other words: Don’t get in a huff about these choices.

Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 See More

huff 1 of 2

noun

as in fuss

a state of nervous or irritated concern was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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fuss
sweat
panic
tizzy
fluster
dudgeon
dither
fret
pother
swivet
lather
stew
swelter
twitter
pique
agitation
bother
hysteria
hand-wringing
uproar
alarm
nervous breakdown
ado
delirium
furor
alarum
distraction

as in scene

an outburst or display of excited anger gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism

Synonyms & Similar Words

scene
outburst
fit
explosion
tantrum
rage
reaction
frenzy
fireworks
hissy
fury
hysteria
hissy fit
seizure
storm
blowup
agitation
indignation
upheaval
distraction
pouts
rampage
eruption
temper
wrath
snit
spasm
uproar
ire
furore
paroxysm
delirium
furor
choler
rise
sulkiness
angriness
spleen
dander
convulsion(s)
pet
flare-up
sullenness
grouch
wrathfulness
lividity
hump
lividness
sulk(s)
irateness

as in anger

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated

Synonyms & Similar Words

anger
exasperation
frustration
dudgeon
umbrage
indignation
irritation
miff
resentment
annoyance
pique
displeasure
offence
upset
peeve
outrage
discomfort
indignity
grief
offense
ire
tantrum
insult
pouts
angriness
tizzy
agitation
perturbation
distress
slight
slap
vexation
aggravation
dander
bother
temper
disturbance
pet
affront
slur
sulk(s)
barb
botheration
brickbat
fit
irateness
dig
put-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

satisfaction
appeasement
mollification
contentment
pleasure
delight
gratification
happiness
pacification

huff

2 of 2

verb

as in to rave

to talk loudly and wildly demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant

Synonyms & Similar Words

rave
rant
bluster
rage
fulminate
storm
blow
spout
harangue
speak out
speak up
pontificate
sound off
blare
declaim
bloviate
bolt
orate
carry on
take on
blurt (out)
mouth (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

mutter
murmur
grunt
whisper
breathe
slur

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of huff are dudgeon, offense, pique, resentment, and umbrage. While all these words mean "an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity," huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.

in a huff he slammed the door

Although the words dudgeon and huff have much in common, dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation.

stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon

While in some cases nearly identical to huff, offense implies hurt displeasure.

takes deep offense at racial slurs

The synonyms pique and huff are sometimes interchangeable, but pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity.

in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation

In some situations, the words resentment and huff are roughly equivalent. However, resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will.

harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother

The words umbrage and huff are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives.

took umbrage at the offer of advice

单词	huff
释义	huff 1 of 2 verb ˈhəf huffed; huffing; huffs intransitive verb 1 a : to emit puffs (as of breath or steam) b : to proceed with labored breathing huffed up to the peak 2 a : to make empty threats : bluster b : to react or behave indignantly transitive verb 1 archaic : to treat with contempt 2 : to make angry 3 : to utter with indignation or scorn 4 : to inhale (noxious fumes) through the mouth for the euphoric effect produced by the inhalant huff 2 of 2 noun : a usually peevish and transitory spell of anger or resentment quit in a huff Synonyms Verb bluster fulminate rant rave spout Noun dither fluster fret fuss lather pother stew sweat swelter swivet tizzy twitter See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb “The project is a complete waste of time,” she huffed. demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant Noun was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism Recent Examples on the Web Verb And in suburban California in the 1990’s, preteen girls like me would pass candy-sweet tubes of Lip Smackers to their crushes to huff during 6th grade social studies. Bon Appétit, 24 May 2022 There's little to huff and puff about on the mostly level ride with some fun ups and downs and no leg burning climbs. Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Ecomodernists huff loudly at claims that any kind of economic downshift—planned or unplanned—can result in anything but a drastic deterioration in human welfare. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 Noun Fisher and Kaval staked the A’s future in Oakland to a risky waterfront project with a thousand major hurdles, and now act insulted because those hurdles don’t topple when the owner and his sidekick huff and puff. Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Oct. 2021 No threat of eviction Just beyond the limits of the Durango park, a train slices through the mountain view with a harmonic huff. Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2022 Then a few more, closer each time, and finally a loud huff just beyond the nylon walls of the tent. Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021 Franzen, child of Western Springs, chronicler of contemporary America, Exhibit A of the Great White Male American Novelist (circa 2021), reflexively detested, never arrives on the page now without a huff, a herald or a hand-wringing. Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 13 Oct. 2021 The Academy president, Bette Davis, quit her post in a huff after the board scoffed at her proposal to move the Oscars from a ballroom to a theatre, give the proceeds to war relief, and present wooden statuettes. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2022 The uninvited visitor surveyed the room and left in a huff. New York Times, 23 Mar. 2022 Reverge Anselmo, a former U.S. Marine, former novelist, ex-filmmaker, former vintner and guardian of a vast fortune, abandoned his stunning Shasta County estate in 2014 in a huff. Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 In other words: Don’t get in a huff about these choices. Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb imitative First Known Use Verb 1583, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun 1684, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing huff huff and puff in a huff huff and puff in a huff Kids Definition huff 1 of 2 verb ˈhəf huffed; huffing 1 : to give off puffs (as of air or steam) 2 : to do or say in a way that shows anger He huffed out of the room. huff 2 of 2 noun : a fit of anger or temper We argued and she left in a huff. Medical Definition huff transitive verb ˈhəf : to inhale (noxious fumes) through the mouth for the euphoric effect produced by the inhalant also : to inhale the noxious fumes of (a substance) for their euphoric effect teenagers huffing correction fluid huff 1 of 2 noun 1 as in fuss a state of nervous or irritated concern was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fuss sweat panic tizzy fluster dudgeon dither fret pother swivet lather stew swelter twitter pique agitation bother hysteria hand-wringing uproar alarm nervous breakdown ado delirium furor alarum distraction 2 as in scene an outburst or display of excited anger gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism Synonyms & Similar Words scene outburst fit explosion tantrum rage reaction frenzy fireworks hissy fury hysteria hissy fit seizure storm blowup agitation indignation upheaval distraction pouts rampage eruption temper wrath snit spasm uproar ire furore paroxysm delirium furor choler rise sulkiness angriness spleen dander convulsion(s) pet flare-up sullenness grouch wrathfulness lividity hump lividness sulk(s) irateness 3 as in anger the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated Synonyms & Similar Words anger exasperation frustration dudgeon umbrage indignation irritation miff resentment annoyance pique displeasure offence upset peeve outrage discomfort indignity grief offense ire tantrum insult pouts angriness tizzy agitation perturbation distress slight slap vexation aggravation dander bother temper disturbance pet affront slur sulk(s) barb botheration brickbat fit irateness dig put-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfaction appeasement mollification contentment pleasure delight gratification happiness pacification See More huff 2 of 2 verb as in to rave to talk loudly and wildly demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant Synonyms & Similar Words rave rant bluster rage fulminate storm blow spout harangue speak out speak up pontificate sound off blare declaim bloviate bolt orate carry on take on blurt (out) mouth (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms mutter murmur grunt whisper breathe slur Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of huff are dudgeon, offense, pique, resentment, and umbrage. While all these words mean "an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity," huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause. in a huff he slammed the door Although the words dudgeon and huff have much in common, dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation. stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon While in some cases nearly identical to huff, offense implies hurt displeasure. takes deep offense at racial slurs The synonyms pique and huff are sometimes interchangeable, but pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity. in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation In some situations, the words resentment and huff are roughly equivalent. However, resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will. harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother The words umbrage and huff are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives. took umbrage at the offer of advice Phrases Containing huff in a huff in a huff
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huff

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