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DictionaryhuffOffended mood
noun

huff

HUF/hˈʌf/

A mood of offended irritation.

The man sits in a huff, arms folded and body turned away.

A young adult Latino man sits in a huff, arms tightly folded and torso turned away from an older adult Middle Eastern or North African male companion.
Etymology
huffEnglishto exhale forcefully, an imitative formation

A puff or swelling breath became the sudden swell of offended irritation.

More examples

  • She leaves the room in a huff.
  • His huff fades when they explain the mistake.

Forms

huff

Similar words

sulk
Often a longer, withdrawn display of resentment.
pet
A less common term for a fit of sulky displeasure.