huff and puff

: 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