huff

• Nom désignant un état de colère, d'irritation ou de dépit, souvent manifesté par une attitude boudeuse ou offensée.

A noun referring to a state of anger, annoyance, or sulkiness, often expressed through a display of offended dignity.

1. State of anger or annoyanceB2informal

   A fit of anger, irritation, or sulkiness, often temporary.

   Accès de colère, d'irritation ou de bouderie

   • She left the room in a huff after the argument.
   • He was in a huff because he didn't get the promotion.
   • Don't go off in a huff; let's talk about it.

   Synonymesdudgeonfitpetpiquesulktantrumtemper

   Antonymescalmcomposureequanimityserenity

• Verbe désignant l'action d'expirer bruyamment, souvent par indignation, irritation ou effort ; peut aussi signifier souffler avec bruit ou bouder.

A verb used to express the act of exhaling noisily, often as a sign of indignation, annoyance, or exertion.

1. To blow or puffB1informal

   To exhale noisily, often as a sign of exertion or annoyance.

   souffler bruyamment

   • He huffed and puffed after running up the stairs.
   • She huffed in frustration when the computer crashed.
   • The old man huffed as he carried the heavy box.

   Synonymesblowgasppantpuffwheeze

2. To express anger or indignationB2informal

   To show annoyance or anger, often by making a sound or remark.

   manifester son mécontentement

   • She huffed that she was not invited to the party.
   • He huffed and walked out of the room.
   • They huffed about the unfair decision.

   Synonymescomplainfumegrumblepoutragerantsnortstormsulk