as in huff
an outburst or display of excited anger
she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Our Stars Reviews Best Overall: Spanx Suit Your Fancy Strapless Bra Our tester described this underwire style from Spanx as incredibly comfortable, with a barely-there feel and perfect fit.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Comparing business models, weighing the pros and cons of each for your specific enterprise to determine the best fit.—
Steve Swinney,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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There was the milestone scene where Jack kissed Ethan (Adam Kaufman) in what was primetime television's first gay male kiss.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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There’s never a false note from the young actors, all of whom have deeply moving scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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In today’s newsletter: Why Cannes still flexes in a chaotic industry How to roll with the chaos without losing your cool Why hustling beats clinging to the past This year, Cannes will have an extra frisson of, uh, excitement thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrum and the vibe toward Americans in general.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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Eventually, the child will learn how to regulate emotions on their own, which requires you to step back a little—even during tantrums.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
5 May 2025
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Damon Valdez singled in the fourth run of the inning and singled in a run in the Griffins’ four-run outburst in the sixth.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
20 May 2025
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William followed up a Day 1 bagel with a 24-point outburst in Day 2, while Bates shot 1 of 6 on the first day but scored 19 points on eight shots on the second day.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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“Hissy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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