noun

huffing

HUH-fihng

Huffing (noun) means the act of inhaling a substance, especially an aerosol or solvent, to get high. Example: “The school ran an assembly warning students about the dangers of huffing.”

noun

The act of inhaling a substance, especially an aerosol or solvent, to get high.

"The school ran an assembly warning students about the dangers of huffing."

How to use huffing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInhaling fumes from household products to get a drug-like high — a dangerous and illegal practice.

When to use it

Mostly used in the context of drug-abuse prevention and health warnings.

Word forms

huffings plural

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Etymology

From huff + -ing.

Synonyms

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puffing snorting

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Rhymes for huffing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “huffing” mean?

The word “huffing” means the act of inhaling a substance, especially an aerosol or solvent, to get high. In plain terms, inhaling fumes from household products to get a drug-like high — a dangerous and illegal practice.

How do you pronounce “huffing”?

“Huffing” is pronounced HUH-fihng (/ˈhʌfɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “huffing” in a sentence?

Here is “huffing” used in a sentence: “The school ran an assembly warning students about the dangers of huffing.”

What part of speech is “huffing”?

“Huffing” is a noun.

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