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chuffed

1 American  
[chuhft] / tʃʌft /

adjective

Chiefly British Informal.

  1. delighted; pleased; satisfied.

    We're absolutely chuffed to have won the game.
chuffed 2 American  
[chuhft] / tʃʌft /

adjective

British Informal.

  1. annoyed; disgruntled; displeased.

    She'll be chuffed when she notices I forgot to lock the door again.
chuffed British  
/ tʃʌft /

adjective

  1. slang pleased or delighted

    none too chuffed
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Etymology

Origin of chuffed1

First recorded in 1855–60; chuff 2, -ed 2

Origin of chuffed2

First recorded in 1825–35; compare dialectal (mainly South England) chuff, choff “ill-tempered, surly,” probably to be identified with chuff 1

Example Sentences

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"Obviously pretty chuffed and relieved right now," said Evans who finished 14.3 seconds ahead of team-mate Takamoto Katsuta.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“I always am chuffed when people come up and recognize me or have followed my career. It never gets old.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

"It boosted the local economy and I'm chuffed to see we have another one."

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

"I am so chuffed and happy," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

He huffed and chuffed, emitting a yipping cough, and it took me a second to realize he was laughing.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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