Exhalation of air followed by an audible sound. Various emotions are behind this type of action such as sadness or feeling of relief. Visual sighing is indicated by a puff of air near the characters face.
Not to be confused with snort which is a similar action where the air is exhaled through the nose but faster more forcefully, usually to express smugness or excitement.
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