Huffing
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌfɪŋ/
Huffing (verb)
- Breathing out quickly and loudly because you are annoyed, upset, or trying to control your feelings.
- Breathing in strong chemical vapours from products to feel a drug-like effect.
Examples
- She huffing after the argument, her chest rising quickly.
- He huffing when he feels ignored, then he calms down.
Huffing (noun)
- The act of breathing in chemical vapours from everyday items to cause an intoxicated feeling.
Examples
- Huffing can cause serious harm to the lungs.
- The risks of huffing are often underestimated by teens.