See Also: huff(1)(dictionary)
huff(2)(dictionary)
huff-cap(dictionary)
huff(dictionary)
huff-duff(dictionary)
huff 1, verb(dictionary)
huff 2, noun(dictionary)

huff(2) (iou)



huff noun. L16.
[from the verb.]
A sudden rush of anger or arrogance. Now usu., a fit of pique or offended dignity. L16.
Listener It seems a pity that this new era..should be accompanied by an international huff-and-puff over priorities. A. West The medical man..leaves in a huff when his advice is turned down.
A person puffed up with self-importance; a swaggerer, a bully. Also, (a display of) self-importance. E17-E18.
A puff of wind. obsolete exc. in huff and puff, passing into sense 1. E17.
Draughts. The removal of an opponent's piece for missing or ignoring the opportunity to take one of one's own pieces (orig. accompanied by blowing on the piece). L19.