huff

/hʌf/

Definitions

1. noun

a short, angry breath, typically taken when someone is indignant or annoyed

“She let out a huff and stormed out of the room.”

2. verb

to breathe heavily or with a short, indignant breath

“He huffed and puffed as he tried to blow out the candles.”

3. verb

to speak or utter with a short, indignant breath

“She huffed that the new policy was unfair.”

4. verb

to make a loud, indignant noise, typically with a short breath

“The crowd huffed in disapproval of the judge’s decision.”

Synonyms

  • huffily
  • huffily

Antonyms

  • giggle
  • smile