Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
huffing
verb (huff)
/hʌfɪŋ/
Definition
The act of breathing heavily, often due to exertion or agitation.
Examples
- After running up the hill, she was huffing and puffing.
- He started huffing in frustration when he couldn’t find his keys.
- The dog was huffing excitedly as it played in the park.
Meaning
Huffing can refer to a physical state of heavy breathing or an emotional state of frustration or anger.
Synonyms
- panting
- gasping
- breathing heavily
- puffing
