chuffed

¹ American  

[chuhft] / tʃʌft /

adjective

Chiefly British Informal.

1. delighted; pleased; satisfied.

   We're absolutely chuffed to have won the game.

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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.

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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

"We're in a really good place. The results are all so high. I couldn't be more chuffed - we've made real progress," Edwards said.

From BBC

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

Cox said she was "chuffed to bits" to be launching the award.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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."

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