huffy

[ huhf-ee ]

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adjective,huff·i·er, huff·i·est.

Origin of huffy

First recorded in 1670–80; huff + -y¹

2	surly, sullen, resentful, petulant

Wagoner was flinty and domineering, underpaying Parton long after her stardom began to eclipse his, and getting huffy when she tried to leave.
‘Dolly Parton, Songteller’ is a gold mine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes | Allison Stewart | November 30, 2020 | Washington Post
The Islamic State will not be “crushed,” as John Kerry huffily put it in a recent tweet.
Please—Let's Not Destroy ISIS | Michael Tomasky | September 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
"You need have no anxiety about the matter," said poor Dora hotly and huffily.
A Houseful of Girls | Sarah Tytler
"I hain't put my good savin's into an ell jest to marry a comp'ny-keeper for mother," responded Cephas huffily.
The Story Of Waitstill Baxter | By Kate Douglas Wiggin
Mr. Andrews, scarlet with indignation, moved huffily away, and the conversation continued.
The Lighter Side of School Life | Ian Hay

Miss Howard turns from him huffily and walks back towards the office, her chin in the air.
The Straw | Eugene O'Neill
In the hall Sir Tobias rather huffily had introduced his guests.
The Kingdom Round the Corner | Coningsby Dawson

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