HUFFS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HUFFS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HUFFS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Huff

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century: imitative of the sound of blowing

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:

blow out air loudly on account of exertion

Short Definition:

blow out air loudly

Examples:
  • he was huffing under a heavy load
  • I was huffing and puffing to keep up with him
Definition:

express one's feeling of petty annoyance

Short Definition:

express petty annoyance

Examples:
  • ‘Huh!’ Nanny huffed
Definition:

sniff fumes from (petrol or solvents) for a euphoric effect

Short Definition:

sniff substance

Examples:
  • it is important to educate young people about the dangers of huffing inhalants
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

(in draughts) remove opponent's piece

Word: Huff

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a fit of petty annoyance

Short Definition:

fit of petty annoyance

Examples:
  • she walked off in a huff

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