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huffing

UK
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌf.ɪŋ/

Translations

huffingnoun
The huffing of the steam engine could be heard from miles away.
Пыхтение паровоза было слышно за много миль.
His huffing was evident when he didn't get his way.
Его раздражение было очевидно, когда он не добился своего.
Additional translations
фырканье
вдыхание
Synonyms
panting
puffing
breathing heavily
gasping
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.
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/
He started to huff after running up the stairs.
Он начал пыхтеть после того, как поднялся по лестнице.
She would huff whenever she was annoyed.
Она фыркала всякий раз, когда была раздражена.
Additional translations
раздуться
повздыхать
Synonyms
blow
gasp
pant
snort
puff
exhale

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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