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huff

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhəf// UK //hˈʌf// huff Archaic

n. a short period of time when you are annoyed or offended by something. You might show this by breathing out loudly or leaving the room suddenly.

n. a state of irritation or annoyance, typically manifested by a display of offended dignity. Often occurs in the fixed phrase 'in a huff'.


SIMPLE

He left the room in a huff after losing the game.

CONTEXTUAL

She went off in a huff because nobody had asked for her opinion during the meeting.

COMPLEX

The lead actor retreated to his dressing room in a huff, refusing to return until the director issued a formal apology for the interruption.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'in' to describe a temporary emotional state.

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