huffiness

Example Sentences

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Bulldogs fans know what to expect even if they haven’t gotten plump with the huffiness of other kingdoms, a factor Santangelo attributes to an intimacy.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2021

There is no sign of huffiness at the JP Morgan bash.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2019

Such huffiness is not unusual: Japan also recalled its ambassador in 2012 after Lee Myung-bak, the South Korean president of the day, visited an islet claimed by both countries.

From Economist • Jan. 12, 2017

Worse still is the obvious Chinese huffiness towards Mr Kim.

From Economist • Jan. 8, 2015

“I know, Mom,” I replied with as much huffiness in my voice as I thought I could get away with.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos