I. ˈhəf 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
II. noun
Date: 1684
: a usually peevish and transitory spell of anger or resentment
quit in a huff
Synonyms: see offense