In a huff Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhəf
in-uh-HUF
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /hˈʌf
in-uh-HUF
Definition
If someone is 'in a huff,' they are annoyed or upset, usually over something small, and show it by leaving or reacting abruptly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often mildly humorous. Used with 'leave', 'walk off', 'storm out'. Usually about small slights. Not for extreme anger. Similar to 'sulk', but shorter and more about the sudden reaction.
Spanish: ofendido - enfadado (por algo menor)Portuguese (BR): ofendido - irritado (por pouca coisa)Portuguese (PT): ofendido - irritado (por pouca coisa)Chinese (Simplified): 赌气 - 生闷气Chinese (Traditional): 賭氣 - 生悶氣Hindi: नाराज़ होकर - नाराज़गी मेंArabic: منزعج (بسبب أمر بسيط) - غاضب (بسبب أمر تافه)Bengali: রাগ করে - অভিমানে (হঠাৎ বিচলিত)Russian: обиженно - раздражённо (уйти/выйти)Japanese: ぷんぷん怒って - むくれてVietnamese: giận dỗi - bực bội (rời đi)Korean: 삐쳐서 - 버럭 화내며Turkish: kızgınlıkla - alınarakUrdu: خفا ہو کر - ناراض ہو کرIndonesian: dengan kesal - dengan ngambek
Example Sentences
He often leaves in a huff if things don’t go his way.
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He left the room in a huff.
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She walked away in a huff after the joke.
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Tom left in a huff when nobody listened to him.
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She slammed the door in a huff.
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Don’t go in a huff—we’re just teasing you.
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