huff and puff
Definition of huff and puff
1 : to breathe in a loud and heavy way because of physical effort He was huffing and puffing when he got to the top of the stairs.
2 : to show one is annoyed or angry She'll huff and puff for a while, but she'll calm down later.
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: to emit puffs (as of breath or steam)
: to proceed with labored breathing
: to make empty threats : bluster
: a usually peevish and transitory spell of anger or resentment
: to blow in short gusts
: to exhale forcibly
: to breathe hard : pant
: an act or instance of puffing : whiff
: a slight explosive sound accompanying a puff
: a perceptible cloud or aura emitted in a puff
: of, relating to, or designed for promotion or flattery
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