n.
Pronunciation: ' h ə f
Function: verb
Etymology: imitative
Date: 1583
intransitive verb
1 a : to emit puffs (as of breath or steam) b : to proceed with labored breathing < huff ed up to the peak>
2 a : to make empty threats : BLUSTER b : to react or behave indignantly
transitive verb
1 archaic : to treat with contempt
2 : to make angry
3 : to utter with indignation or scorn
4 : to inhale (noxious fumes) through the mouth for the euphoric effect produced by the inhalant