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  • past tense form of huff.
  • past participle of huff.

huffed

VERB
sigh, breathe out forcefully
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“Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what’s already there,” Prince famously huffed to Billboard in 2013.

From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026

United, missing injured forwards Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha, huffed and puffed but could not find an equaliser despite 25 shots on goal to Everton's three.

From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025

“Yes, the company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does not include an apology,” Cheeks huffed to the investors, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2025

With head coach Andy Farrell deep in British and Irish Lions prep, his assistant Simon Easterby has stepped up to lead a team who huffed and puffed their way through November.

From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2025

Boaz looked at her, his eyes narrowing, and huffed out a sigh.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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