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huff in Russian

huff in Russian is пыхтеть, нюхать, нюхнуть — huff means a fit of annoyance or offended pride.

huff in Russian

пыхтеть
verb
Pronounced: pykhtet
(transitive) To treat with arrogance and insolence; to chide or rebuke rudely; to bully, to hector.
нюхать
verb
Pronounced: nyukhat
(transitive) To inhale psychoactive inhalants. [from the 20th c.]
нюхнуть
verb
Pronounced: nyukhnut
(transitive) To inhale psychoactive inhalants. [from the 20th c.]

What does "huff" mean?

  1. noun A fit of annoyance or offended pride.
    "She stormed off in a huff after losing the argument."
  2. verb To breathe out heavily, especially in annoyance or exertion.
    "He huffed and puffed as he climbed the stairs."
  3. verb To react with irritation or wounded pride.
    "He huffed at the suggestion that he was wrong."
  4. verb (slang) To inhale a substance, especially a solvent, to get high.
    "The article warned parents about teens huffing aerosol cans."
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huff in a sentence

  • She stormed off in a huff after losing the argument.
  • He huffed and puffed as he climbed the stairs.
  • She huffed loudly when told to wait her turn.
  • He huffed at the suggestion that he was wrong.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "huff" in Russian?

"huff" in Russian is пыхтеть, нюхать, нюхнуть. huff means: A fit of annoyance or offended pride.

How do you pronounce пыхтеть?

"huff" in Russian is пыхтеть, pronounced "pykhtet".

How do you use "huff" in a sentence?

Example: "She stormed off in a huff after losing the argument." In Russian, "huff" is пыхтеть, нюхать, нюхнуть.

Are there other ways to say "huff" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "huff": пыхтеть, нюхать, нюхнуть.

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