<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment: Just because you disagree, don't walk off in a huff.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>pet, pic, passion, temper.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to give offense to; make angry.</li><li>to treat with arrogance or contempt; bluster at; hector or bully.</li><li>Checkers: to remove (a piece) from the board as a penalty for failing to make a compulsory capture.</li><li>Slang: to inhale the vapors of in order to become intoxicated: to huff glue.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to take offense; speak indignantly.</li><li>to puff or blow; breathe heavily.</li><li>to swell with pride or arrogance; swagger or bluster.</li></ul>