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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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Gen Bewick says he's "chuffed to bits" to have a "super high-end" warship in the region, but adds that they now have good air defences on the base.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"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

In a statement, Willis, 49, said: "I'm absolutely chuffed to be joining the family - and it's a real honour to follow in the huge footsteps Zoe leaves behind, who's someone I admire and adore."

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

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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