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- pronunciation:
- huhf
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a state of resentment or bad temper; offended, angry mood.
in a huff over an insult |
related words: |
anger, grouch, miff, offense, pet |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
huffs, huffing, huffed |
definition 1: |
to pant or puff; blow with open mouth.
He was huffing when he reached the top of the stairs.- similar words:
- pant
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definition 2: |
to act offended; make angry or threatening sounds and gestures; bluster.
After he had huffed enough to frighten us, he let us go with a warning. |
related words: |
gasp |
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