Huffs Meaning in English

word · lemma: huff

US

ˈhəfs

HUHFs

UK

hˈʌfs

HUHFs

Definition

Makes a noisy breath to show annoyance or anger. Also refers to speaking in a way that shows irritation.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used for describing someone reacting to frustration or impatience. Often appears as 'he huffs', 'she huffs and puffs'. Informal; not usually used in formal writing. Similar to 'sigh', but stronger and more irritated.

• Spanish: resopla - se enfada (expresa molestia)
• Portuguese (BR): bufa - resmunga (expressa irritação)
• Portuguese (PT): bufa - resmunga (expressa irritação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 喘气（表示不满）- 哼气（生气时）
• Chinese (Traditional): 喘氣（表示不滿）- 哼氣（生氣時）
• Hindi: साँस लेता है (गुस्से में) - गुस्से से बोलता है
• Arabic: ينفخ بغضب - يتنهد بغضب
• Bengali: ঝাঁঝালোভাবে শ্বাস নেওয়া - বিরক্তির স্বরে কথা বলা
• Russian: фыркать - громко выдыхать (от раздражения)
• Japanese: ふうっと息を吐く - イライラして言う
• Vietnamese: thở mạnh bực bội - nói cáu kỉnh
• Korean: 훌쩍거리다 - 짜증 섞인 말투로 말하다
• Turkish: öfkeyle solumak - sinirli bir şekilde konuşmak
• Urdu: غصے سے سانس لینا - ناراضگی سے بولنا
• Indonesian: mendengus - berbicara dengan nada kesal

Example Sentences

She huffs whenever she has to wait in line.

basic

The teacher huffs in frustration at the noise.

basic

He huffs loudly and leaves the room.

basic

"I can't believe this!" she huffs as she slams the door.

natural

After the argument, he just huffs and ignores everyone.

natural

She huffs and says, "Fine, do whatever you want."

natural