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huffing
We have found lemma(root) word of huffing : huff.
Definitions
[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
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