Word
huff
US/ˈhəf/
UK/hˈʌf/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“He left the room in a huff after losing the game.”
“She went off in a huff because nobody had asked for her opinion during the meeting.”
“The lead actor retreated to his dressing room in a huff, refusing to return until the director issued a formal apology for the interruption.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used with the preposition 'in' to describe a temporary emotional state.
Idioms
take huff — To take offence.
Scan code
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