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huffing

UK
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/

Translations

huffingnoun
halètementRespiration bruyante et rapide, surtout après un effort ou sous l'effet de l'irritation.
There was a lot of huffing after the players finished the sprint.
Il y avait beaucoup de halètement après que les joueurs eurent terminé le sprint.
inhalation de solvantsDrogue ; inhalation de vapeurs de produits toxiques pour se droguer.
The police warned about the dangers of huffing and its potential health risks.
La police a mis en garde contre les dangers de l'inhalation de solvants et ses risques potentiels pour la santé.
Synonyms
panting
gasping
breathing heavily
puffing
huffinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is breathing heavily or emitting puffs of smoke/steam.
haletantSe dit d'une personne, d'un animal ou d'une machine qui souffle fortement ou avance en émettant des bouffées de vapeur.
The huffing locomotive pulled into the station.
La locomotive haletante est entrée en gare.
Synonyms
huffy
exasperated
annoyed
irritated
indignant
sulking
pouting
snorting
breathless
gasping
panting
puffing
huffverb

huffing

Gerund

huffed
Past Simple
huffed
Past Participle
huffing
Gerund
UK
/hʌf/
US
/hʌf/
After running up the hill, she began to huff and puff, trying to catch her breath.
Après avoir couru jusqu’en haut de la colline, elle s’est mise à haleter, cherchant à reprendre son souffle.
snifferArgot; pour inhaler des solvants ou aérosols afin de se droguer.
Teenagers were caught huffing paint thinner behind the warehouse.
Des adolescents ont été surpris en train de sniffer du diluant pour peinture derrière l’entrepôt.
bougonnerExprime la contrariété ou l’agacement.
He huffed in frustration when he realized he had missed the last bus.
Il a bougonné de frustration quand il a réalisé qu’il avait raté le dernier bus.
soufflerAvec force.
The wolf huffed and puffed, trying to blow the house down.
Le loup soufflait de toutes ses forces, essayant de faire tomber la maison.
Additional translations
retirerJeu de dames; en français on emploie souvent une formulation descriptive.
Synonyms
exhale
blow
snort
pant
gasp
puff

Definitions

huffingnoun
The act of inhaling fumes from substances such as glue, paint, or other chemicals for the purpose of getting high.
The police warned about the dangers of huffing and its potential health risks.
Heavy breathing or panting, especially after exertion or in annoyance.
There was a lot of huffing after the players finished the sprint.
huffinggerund / present participle
Breathing heavily or emitting puffs of air, smoke, or steam.
The huffing locomotive pulled into the station.
huffverb
To breathe heavily or with difficulty, often as a result of exertion.
After running up the hill, she began to huff and puff, trying to catch her breath.
To express annoyance or anger, often by making a sound or gesture.
He huffed in frustration when he realized he had missed the last bus.
To blow or expel air forcefully.
The wolf huffed and puffed, trying to blow the house down.
To remove an opponent's piece in checkers as a penalty for failing to capture when able.
According to old tournament rules, you could huff your opponent's checker if they missed a jump.
Slang. To inhale the vapours of solvents, aerosols, or other volatile substances in order to become intoxicated.
Teenagers were caught huffing paint thinner behind the warehouse.
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