3 entries under this word
n. [See infra.] 1. A swell of sudden anger or arrogance; a fit of disappointment and anger; a rage. “Left the place in a huff.” W. Irving. 2. A boaster; one swelled with a false opinion of his own value or importance. Lewd, shallow-brained huffs make atheism and contempt of religion the badge of wit. South.
[imp. & p. p. HUFFED (hŭft); p. pr. & vb. n. HUFFING.] [A modification of O. Eng. hoove, hove, equivalent to heave, q. v.]
v. i. 1. To dilate or enlarge; to swell up; as, bread huffs. 2. To bluster or swell with anger, pride, or arrogance; to storm. This arrogant conceit made them huff at the doctrine of repentance. South. 3. To remove a man from the board, as in chess or draughts. Wright.