Breathing

CalifJimFulham huffed and puffed, but United won.

Amusing! Thanks for these lovely examples.

out of breath as a result of exertion:

It is no use even if we huff and puff (exert all in a day of a few) learning a language; languages can only be learnt little by little every day.

initial display of annoyance:

We never see CalifJim huffing and puffing even at silly questions; he so kindly goes about giving helpful answers with lots of examples.