Vocabulary Entry

huffing

|verb • noun

verb

To exhale forcefully or noisily, often due to exertion or fatigue.

Example Sentences

"After a long run, she was huffing and puffing."

"He started huffing when he realized he would be late for the meeting."

"The dog was huffing in the heat as it tried to catch its breath."

noun

Example Sentences

"His huffing could be heard from the other side of the room."

"The huffing of the players indicated how hard they were working."

"She paused to catch her breath, listening to her huffing."