Huff
Short American surname
Huff centers on a short, sharp burst of breath—usually expressing annoyance or offense.
To huff is to blow or puff: She huffed up the stairs, out of breath.
More often it describes petulant displeasure: He huffed out of the room when no one agreed with him.
A huff is a state of irritation: She left in a huff.
To huff and puff is to breathe heavily from exertion, or to bluster ineffectually.
Huff also means to inhale intoxicating fumes: teenagers huffing paint.
Breathe in labored gasps
- wheezeWhistling labored breath
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- puffBrief burst of air
- exhaleExpel breath outward
breathless · winded · labored · exertion · blowing · snort · heaving · shortness
Move air forcefully
- puffBrief burst of air
- windAir current outdoors
- candlesWax lights with wicks
- exhaleExpel breath outward
breath · air · inflate · balloon · extinguish · gust · bellows · bluster
pant
Breathe in labored gasps
exhale · breathless · winded · labored · exertion · blowing · snort · heaving · shortness · gulping
blow
Move air forcefully
exhale · breath · air · inflate · balloon · extinguish · gust · bellows · bluster · forceful
sniff
Brief nasal inhalation
aerosol · glue · paint · intoxication · abuse · substance · volatile · bag · chemical · vapors
indignant
Angered by unfairness
pout · resentful · irritated · petulant · exasperated · snit · tantrum · fuming · bristled · miffed
Huffcalm
Free from agitation
composure · equanimity · serenity · contentment · good humor
- huffs and puffsBreathes hard from effort
- huffing and puffingLabored, noisy respiration
- in a huffAnnoyed and showing it
- huffed and puffedBreathed hard from exertion