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huffy

[ huhf-ee ]

adjective

, huff·i·er, huff·i·est.
  1. easily offended; touchy.
  2. offended; sulky:

    a huffy mood.

    Synonyms: petulant, resentful, sullen, surly

  3. snobbish; haughty.


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Other Words From

  • huffi·ly adverb
  • huffi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of huffy1

First recorded in 1670–80; huff + -y 1
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Example Sentences

She was half inclined to be huffy at first, when we told her our news, because she had been kept in the dark till the last moment.

The Count was a little huffy, though, and hinted that he had expected me to say yes on the spot.

As talkative as huffy, dame Alison preferred to see her tavern full with chatterers than empty of tipplers.

Well, Sue went off 37 quite huffy; but when I did go over, she forgot all about it, and was all beaming and rippling.

Two days before the prisoner's discharge she burst in again, huffy head, furs and gesticulation as before.

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