Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-huff
idiomatic expression
/ɪn ə hʌf/
Definition
In a huff means to be angry or irritated, often after a sudden outburst or a fit of annoyance.
Examples
- She stormed out of the room in a huff after hearing the criticism.
- He went home in a huff when his friends teased him about his new haircut.
Meaning
The phrase is used to describe a state of being upset, usually because of something that has happened unexpectedly or undesirably.
Synonyms
- angrily
- irritated
- offended
- incensed
- mad
