1 [no object] blow out air loudly on account of exertion:he was huffing under a heavy loadI was huffing and puffing to keep up with him
2express one’s feeling of petty annoyance: [with direct speech]:‘Huh!’ Nanny huffed
3 [with object]North American informal sniff fumes from (petrol or solvents) for a euphoric effect:it is important to educate young people about the dangers of huffing inhalants
4 [with object] (in draughts) remove (an opponent’s piece that could have made a capture) from the board as a forfeit.
[from the former practice of blowing on the piece]
