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."
huff off
B2 informal intransitive
To leave a place in a bad-tempered or sulky manner because one is offended or annoyed.
In plain English
Walk away in a grumpy, huffy mood because you're upset or offended.
What does "huff off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To huff (breathe angrily) while moving off — quite transparent.
Actually means
Walk away in a grumpy, huffy mood because you're upset or offended.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "huff off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
meeting room stage argument dinner table
How to conjugate "huff off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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