This is when someone shows they are annoyed by breathing out noisily. It is a common way to express frustration without speaking.
She huffed when she saw the mess.
He huffed and walked away angrily.
This describes a temporary state of being upset or offended. People often act moody or quiet when they are in a huff.
She is in a huff because she lost the game.
He left the room in a huff.
This means to blow air out strongly, usually from your mouth or like the wind. It is often done to remove dust or move light objects.
He huffed on his glasses to clean them.
The wind huffed the leaves off the path.
This is a specific rule in draughts. If a player does not take an opponent's piece when they can, their own piece is removed as a penalty.
You must huff the piece if you miss a jump.
She huffed his king for not capturing.
This refers to breathing in chemicals or drugs to experience intoxication. It is dangerous and often associated with substance abuse.
He was caught huffing glue in the garage.
They huff paint to feel dizzy.
This means to talk proudly or show off in an annoying way. It often implies arrogance or excessive self-importance.
He huffed about his new car all day.
She huffed that she was the best player.
