huffing
/ˈhʌfɪŋ/
Meanings
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Verb
Breathing hard or loudly, often with exertion or excitement.
- "After running a marathon, I had to huff and puff to catch my breath."
- "The baby huffed and puffed, trying to blow out the candles on her cake."
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Verb
To inhale and exhale forcefully through the nose or mouth, often to clear the nose or express frustration.
- "I had to huff and blow my nose to clear it."
- "He huffed and puffed in frustration."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with huffingpuffing , uffing
Variants
List of all variants of huffing that leads to same resulthuff , huffed , huffing , huffs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to breathe hard' or 'to breathe with difficulty'. Derived from the Old English word 'hufian', meaning 'to breathe' or 'to sigh'.
Trivia
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The term 'huffing and puffing' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is working hard or exerting themselves.
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The phrase 'huffing and puffing' comes from the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs', where the Big Bad Wolf tries to blow down the houses by huffing and puffing.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Panting: A similar physical response to exertion or excitement, characterized by rapid, deep breathing.
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Sighing: A deep, audible breath followed by a slow exhale, often expressing emotion or boredom.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and art, 'huffing' is often used to depict exertion, excitement, or frustration. For example, in the fairy tale 'The Three Little Pigs', the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs as he tries to blow down the houses.
How to Memorize "huffing"
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visualize
- Imagine yourself breathing deeply and forcefully through your nose or mouth.
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associate
- Associate 'huffing' with physical exertion or excitement.
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mnemonics
- Remember the phrase 'huff and puff' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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