Main Entry:

¹huff

Pronunciation:

\ˈhəf\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

imitative

Date:

1583

intransitive verb1 a: to emit puffs (as of breath or steam) b: to proceed with labored breathing <huffed up to the peak>2 a: to make empty threats : bluster b: to react or behave indignantlytransitive verb1archaic : to treat with contempt2: to make angry3: to utter with indignation or scorn4: to inhale (noxious fumes) through the mouth for the euphoric effect produced by the inhalant