- present participle of huff.
huffing
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Between every line of Ms. Haberman and Mr. Swan’s huffing disapproval of Mr. Trump’s reckless ignorance and impulsivity is their delight in having him as a subject, a ticket to the bestseller list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
On Reddit, one user criticised the staging, which they described as a man "huffing and puffing around an exam hall".
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
It’s not unusual to see participants sweating and huffing, their limbs trembling, at the end of a set.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
Onlookers watched silently, angling for a better view like villagers watching a huffing dragon approach their castle walls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024
He’s huffing and puffing right in front of her.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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