chuffing
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of chuffing
C20: from N English chuff , a euphemism for fuck
Example Sentences
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That was during World War II, when L.A. defense factories were chuffing fumes and smoke in the cause of victory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Nowhere was this more evident than on their 1965 album “Berry Pickin’ in the Country,” a collection of bluegrass covers of Chuck Berry songs, including a chuffing take of “Memphis.”
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023
Gone is the chuffing train, replaced by a fanciful illustration of birds in a citrus grove, created by the artist Geninne D. Zlatkis.
From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021
Davis played chuffing, gnarly growls, in the manner of his main influence, Ben Webster, while the clear-toned Griffin was a speed demon.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2019
The hubbub of the B section faded and was replaced by new sounds: the rustling of wings; the clop of hooves on the floor; the chuffing of a tiger.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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