Huff
/hʌf/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo blow out air audibly, especially to show annoyance or exasperation.
/hʌf/
To breathe out loudly, often in annoyance or displeasure.
She huffed in frustration when she couldn't open the jar.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're really annoyed about something, like when your favorite toy breaks. You might take a deep breath and let it out in a big, noisy 'huff' to show you're upset!
👶 For kids: To breathe out loudly like when you're mad or tired.
More Examples
The dog huffed impatiently, waiting for his walk.
How It's Used
"He huffed after he lost the game."
"The dragon huffed and puffed, preparing to breathe fire."
A sudden puff or gust of air.
/hʌf/
A puff or gust of air.
A huff of smoke escaped from the chimney.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tiny little gust of wind that suddenly blows on your face.
👶 For kids: A little burst of air.
More Examples
He felt a huff of cold air as he opened the door.
How It's Used
"A sudden huff of wind blew through the trees."
Idioms & expressions
in a huff
In a state of annoyance or offense.
"She stomped off in a huff after the argument."
Likely imitative of the sound of heavy breathing. First appears in Middle English.
Used since Middle English, often describing the sound of breathing or blowing.
Memory tip
Imagine you're blowing a raspberry at someone who just annoyed you.
Word Origin
"Related to sounds of breathing."