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; see origin at 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

Coachella veterans were chuffed to hit the grounds and see “Network Operations,” the long-awaited return of Dedo Vabo’s hippos.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

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

"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 • 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

Marjory Muldauer, walking with her Midwest teammates, chuffed a sarcastic laugh.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein