1
as in fuss
a state of nervous or irritated concern
was in a huff because everyone was running late and the school bus would stop to pick them up in a matter of minutes
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2
as in scene
an outburst or display of excited anger
gets all in a huff every time anyone makes the slightest criticism
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as in anger
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
left the restaurant in a huff after waiting 15 minutes to be seated
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as in to rave
to talk loudly and wildly
demanding to speak to the manager, he huffed about the rudeness of the sales assistant
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Recent Examples of huff
Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Feel free to let out a disappointed huff as the episode concludes.
—Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To experience all three—plus a wine tasting after a heart-pumping, 316-stair huff to the top of Tour Philippe le Bon—book The Treats of Dijon excursion on France’s new food trail, La Vallée De La Gastronomie, that runs from Marseille to Dijon.
—Lanee Lee, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023
Feel free to let out a disappointed huff as the episode concludes.
—Vulture, 21 Dec. 2023
Verb
Or flesh—notice the tiny worker huffing up the steps in the top right.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huff
Noun
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The clip shows the dog making a bee line for his favorite worker and receiving plenty of fuss.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The next day there was a lot of fuss in the newspapers.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the driver, who was not identified, dead at the scene.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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At the right time of day, this scene is not only entertaining, but beautiful.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Law enforcement officials believe the man, Ramon Morales Reyes, never wrote a letter that Noem and her department shared with a message written in light blue ink expressing anger over Trump’s deportations and threatening to shoot him in the head with a rifle at a rally.—
Mike Balsamo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Law enforcement officials believe the man, Ramon Morales Reyes, never wrote a letter that Noem and her department shared with a message written in light blue ink expressing anger over Trump's deportations and threatening to shoot him in the head with a rifle at a rally.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Our experts always rave about these products too much.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The sheets proved breathable and effectively absorbed sweat in the summer months.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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However, guests can work up a sweat in the bright gym, open 24/7.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Quote Will Excite Detroit Fans To that end, the Lions have been urged to consider and named the best fit to land a very familiar face.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Made with a double-tiered ruffle sleeve, this summer top has a relaxed fit and can be worn tucked into your shorts or loose for a more casual vibe.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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In real life, the problematic rapper has a storied history with SNL after having both ranted about and praised the show while appearing as a musical guest.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Remove some anxiety by preparing a hurricane kit of essentials now so you aren’t huddled in a soul-crushing line of fellow panic buyers at the supermarkets when the next storm watch and warning arrives.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Huff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huff. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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