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
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- huffings
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Etymology
From huff + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for huffing
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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.
