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

2 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

1 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

1 8.1

A small feeling of being annoyed

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

Antonyms

C

composure

34 5.1

Calm control of your feelings and actions in a difficult situation

C

calmness

11 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

433 3.4

anger

∞ 1.0

huff

12 7.0

irritation

30 3.6

annoyance

24 2.8

displeasure

27 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology