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huffing

British

/ ˈhʌfɪŋ /

noun

slang the practice of inhaling toxic fumes from glue and other household products for their intoxicating effects

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Other Word Forms

huffer noun

Example Sentences

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The movie is fueled by pure star power and you can’t fault Oscar voters for huffing its fumes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Despite their far-from-ideal preparations, there was no huffing and puffing from Andreatta and her players.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

“What about the kids? What about me?” she says, huffing away in her avatar’s spandex skeleton costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

I prayed it would finally give me confidence and self-esteem, allow me to enjoy my time with my husband and daughter without worrying about my pants ripping open or huffing up a flight of stairs.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024

Calvin was huffing and puffing and drenched in sweat as he struggled to haul his bulk after Alex.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers

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