huff off
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
Walk away in a grumpy, huffy mood because you're upset or offended.
Literal meaning: To huff (breathe angrily) while moving off — quite transparent.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To leave in an obviously bad-tempered or offended manner, making one's displeasure clear.
"When she disagreed with his plan, he simply huffed off without another word."
Usage notes
Conveys a blend of indignation and sulkiness. The person leaving feels slighted or displeased and makes it obvious. Often used with a slightly humorous or mocking tone by the observer. 'Huff' derives from the idea of puffing or blowing in displeasure.
Commonly used with
meeting room stage argument dinner table
Forms
Base
huff off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
huffs off
he/she/it
Past simple
huffed off
yesterday
Past participle
huffed off
have + pp
-ing form
huffing off
continuous
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