/huf/ , n.
1. a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment: Just because you disagree, don't walk off in a huff.
v.t.
2. to give offense to; make angry.
3. to treat with arrogance or contempt; bluster at; hector or bully.
4. Checkers. to remove (a piece) from the board as a penalty for failing to make a compulsory capture.
5. Slang. to inhale the vapors of in order to become intoxicated: to huff glue.
v.i.
6. to take offense; speak indignantly.
7. to puff or blow; breathe heavily.
8. to swell with pride or arrogance; swagger or bluster.
[ 1575-85; imit.; see PUFF ]
Syn. 1. temper, passion, pique, pet.