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huffed

The correct spelling is huffed.

How to pronounce huffed

verb

IPA: /hʌft/

Say it like: Huf-fed

The correct spelling is huffed. To breathe heavily. For example: "The run left him huffing and puffing."

Usage Examples

The run left him huffing and puffing.

Bread huffs.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To breathe heavily.
  2. 2.To say in a huffy manner.
  3. 3.To enlarge; to swell up.
  4. 4.To bluster or swell with anger, arrogance, or pride; to storm; to take offense.
  5. 5.To treat with arrogance and insolence; to chide or rebuke rudely; to bully, to hector.

adjective

  1. 1.In a huff; irritable.

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