huff

Examples

• All

• I looked at the clock again, suddenly in a huff to chase everyone out and close up.

  Fiction book (2000)

• But we're leaving in a huff.

  Robots (2005)

• The curtain opened, she left in a huff, and Gordon came out.

  Fiction book (2000)

• "Claire got up with a huff and went to the stereo."

  Fiction book (1997)

• So you left in a huff, and I ain't heard from you since.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Maybe she'll think I've taken the huff about their fight last night.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Brian continues on in a huff until Carrie breaks stride and stops.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Zviad and Aleksei ignored him, and Yose left in a huff after services.

  Academic text (2001)

• Fifi having gone in a huff, I felt edgy and courageous enough to give tennis another whack.

  Fiction book (1994)

• She stormed out of the meeting in a huff after her idea was dismissed.

Synonyms

S

sulk

vshuff

3 4.3

A time of refusing to talk because you feel annoyed or disappointed

is an outward fit marked by abrupt speech or sudden action

F

fit of frustration

vshuff

5.8

A short sudden moment when someone becomes very angry because things go wrong

is a milder reaction often shown by abrupt speech or actions

M

miff

vshuff

8.1

A small feeling of being annoyed

is a stronger, more expressive reaction with abrupt speech or actions

Antonyms

C

composure

38 5.1

Calm control of your feelings and actions in a difficult situation

C

calmness

9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

Idioms

L

to leave with a huff

• Informal

7.8

To walk out suddenly while showing anger

How Angry

rage

393 3.4

anger

957 1.0

huff

27 7.0

irritation

27 3.6

annoyance

26 2.8

displeasure

28 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology