huff
noun
a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment.
huffed
Example Sentences
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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
I was at their Champions League win over Villarreal when they huffed and puffed but still got the job done.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2025
But there were other mornings—mornings that always astonished me—when Dad huffed out the back door, alone.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
