[hʌf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- blow out air loudly on account of exertion
(e.g: he was huffing under a heavy load)

- express one's feeling of petty annoyance
(e.g: ‘Huh!’ Nanny huffed)

- sniff fumes from (petrol or solvents) for a euphoric effect
(e.g: it is important to educate young people about the dangers of huffing inhalants)

- (in draughts) remove (an opponent's piece that could have made a capture) from the board as a forfeit


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative of the sound of blowing

[hʌf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fit of petty annoyance
(e.g: she walked off in a huff)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative of the sound of blowing