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huff

[huhf] / hʌf /


VERB
sigh, breathe out forcefully
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Antonyms


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Skepticism predominated at the time, with Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott fearing OpenAI might "storm off to Amazon in a huff."

From Barron's May 11, 2026

Never having to huff your own engine exhaust is even better—you just don’t notice how smelly gas cars can be until you’ve been out of one for a while.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

Yes, spectacular squabbling siblings Oasis are back after their 15-year huff, ready to go Supersonic all over again.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2024

In the ad, Berlant suggests that the woman on the mountain needn't huff and puff on that ragged path upwards — an act meant to symbolize eating a plant-based diet to save the planet.

From Salon Sep. 25, 2024

Alex lets out a frustrated huff that tells me how useless I am.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

“Since when was getting older an honor?” she huffs.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

The morning included wide-eyed surprise and huffs from both parties, prompting a back and forth of retorts and accusations over three hours of discussion.

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2024

“Everything cool is banned in the Soviet Union,” he huffs.

From New York Times Feb. 22, 2024

Greg huffs and puffs there on a rental bike.

From Salon May 22, 2023

It was a chilly afternoon in late November, and little huffs of breath showed in the air before them.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

“I don’t understand why they’re still employed,” he once huffed to Joe Rogan.

From Salon Mar. 23, 2026

United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.

From Barron's Nov. 24, 2025

"They huffed and puffed in the second half. It was improved, but not good enough."

From BBC Nov. 6, 2025

“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Slate Jul. 3, 2025

“I’m just making it a fair fight,” Lily huffed, her wiry curls bouncing around all poodle-like, no matter how tightly she’d tied them back.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness

Inevitably, amid the weekly huffing and puffing, you share stories and life updates with a trainer, who oftentimes becomes a friend.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 1, 2026

Despite their far-from-ideal preparations, there was no huffing and puffing from Andreatta and her players.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2025

Does he go with the biggest guy on the team in Aday Mara, a 7-foot-3 sophomore whose intense offseason training should prevent all the huffing he did as a freshman?

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2024

I prayed it would finally give me confidence and self-esteem, allow me to enjoy my time with my husband and daughter without worrying about my pants ripping open or huffing up a flight of stairs.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2024

She brought Mrs. Caruthers her oatmeal, and then her tea, huffing and puffing up and down the stairs.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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