In an offended manner, angrily, as in When he left out her name, she stalked out in a huff. This idiom transfers huff in the sense of a gust of wind to a burst of anger. [Late 1600s] Also see
in a snit.
in a huff
| Idioms: in a huff |
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Mentioned in
- When the Whistle Blows Anything Goes (1967 Album by The Soul Survivors)
- Long Time Coming (1992 Album by David & the Giants)
- MFSB & Gamble Huff Orchestra/Mysteries of the World (1999 Album by MFSB)
- Louise Huff (Actor, Drama)
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- Terry Huff (Rhythm & Blues Artist, '60s-'80s)
- Mark Huff (Blues Artist, '90s)
- The O'Jays in Philadelphia (1969 Album by The O'Jays)
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- Hoof (family name)
