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huffed Definition


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huff
noun
    1. A fit of anger, annoyance or offended dignity.
      Example: in a huff
      Thesaurus: pique, anger, annoyance, snit (US), perturbation, tiff.
verb huffed, huffing
    intr
    1. To blow or puff loudly.
    tr & intr
    2. To give or take offence.
    3. draughts.
      To remove an opponent's piece for failing to capture one's own piece.
Idiom: huffing and puffing
    Loud empty threats or objections.
Etymology: 16c: imitating the sound of blowing or puffing loudly.



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