huff
pronunciation
How to pronounce huff in British English: UK [hʌf]
How to pronounce huff in American English: US [hʌf]
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- Noun:
- a state of irritation or annoyance
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- Verb:
- inhale recreational drugs
- blow hard and loudly
Word Origin
- huff (v.)
- mid-15c., apparently imitative of exhaling. Extended sense of "bluster with indignation" is attested from 1590s. Related: Huffed; huffing. As a slang term for a type of narcotics abuse, by 1996. As a noun from 1590s; to leave in a huff is recorded from 1778. Popular terms for "strong beer or ale" noted from 1577 include huff cap as well as mad dog and dragon's milk.
Example
- 1. He slammed the door in a huff .
- 2. Captain let out an exasperated huff .
- 3. He left the room in a huff .
- 4. China can huff and puff .
- 5. His huff arrived and he departed in it .