huffing

• Nom désignant l'action de respirer bruyamment ou d'expirer fort, souvent par irritation, impatience ou effort, pouvant aussi évoquer un reniflement ou un souffle marqué.

A noun referring to an act of forcibly exhaling, often as a sign of annoyance, exertion, or impatience.

1. Forcible exhalationB1informal

   An act of breathing out forcefully, often as a sign of annoyance, exertion, or impatience.

   Expiration forcée

   • He let out a loud huffing sound after carrying the heavy box upstairs.
   • She responded with a huffing noise, clearly irritated by the delay.
   • The runner's huffing could be heard from across the track.

   Synonymesblowexhalationpuffpuffingsnortsnorting

   Antonymesinhalation

• 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