Huffing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
huffing
[ หhสfษชล ]
breathing heavily
Huffing refers to the act of breathing heavily or with difficulty, often as a result of exertion or distress. It can also mean the act of inhaling substances, typically for the purpose of achieving a high. Huffing can be associated with using chemicals or substances that can be harmful when inhaled.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After climbing the hill, he was huffing and puffing.
- She was huffing from the effort of running the marathon.
- The dog was huffing and panting after the long walk.
- He started huffing when he inhaled the paint fumes.
Translations
Translations of the word "huffing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inalaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคซเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Huffing
๐ฎ๐ฉ huffing
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะฐะฟะฐะฝะฝั ะฟะพะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ sapanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท halรจtement
๐ช๐ธ jadeo
๐น๐ท hฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชููุณ ุงูุณุฑูุน
๐จ๐ฟ huffing
๐ธ๐ฐ hufovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ huffing
๐ฎ๐ธ huffing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ huffing
๐ฒ๐ฝ jadeo
Etymology
The term 'huffing' originates from the word 'huff', which dates back to the 15th century, meaning to breathe heavily or to puff. The act of huffing as a form of inhalation of substances gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among younger individuals seeking a quick euphoric high from inhalants. This usage has negative connotations due to the health risks associated with inhaling toxic substances. Over time, the term has come to encompass both the physical act of heavy breathing due to exertion and the intentional inhalation of harmful substances.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,198 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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