in a huff
English
Prepositional phrase
- In an angry or annoyed state, feeling angry or upset.
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Translations
to be in a state of anger, or upset
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References
- “in a huff”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
- “in a huff”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
- “in a huff” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.