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Is huffing an example of onomatopoeia?

No, "huffing" is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it describes, like "buzz," "meow," or "crash."

"Huffing" is a verb that describes the act of taking a short, quick breath, often forcefully. It's not a word directly derived from a sound.

While "huffing" might evoke an image of the sound someone makes when breathing heavily, it's not a sound word in itself.

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