1 : to breathe in a loud and heavy way because of physical effort He was huffing and puffing when he got to the top of the stairs. 2 : to show one is annoyed or angry She'll huff and puff for a while, but she'll calm down later.

What's a word for huffing and puffing?

The act or state of breathing with difficulty. panting. breathlessness. dyspnea. gasping.

What does it mean for someone to huff?

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.