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

“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."

From BBC

It's not a PB, but I'm chuffed and my sprint at the end was exceptional, if I do say so myself.

From BBC

"Everyone in the blood cancer community, whether they're affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma is genuinely chuffed and deeply grateful," she said.

From BBC

"We know how much he would have been so chuffed to have gotten his degree this time if he was still here," he said.

From BBC