huffy

adjective

ˈhə-fē How to pronounce huffy (audio)
huffier; huffiest
Synonyms of huffynext
1
: haughty, arrogant
2
a
: roused to indignation : irritated
b
: easily offended : touchy
huffily
ˈhə-fə-lē How to pronounce huffy (audio)
adverb
huffiness
ˈhə-fē-nəs How to pronounce huffy (audio)
noun

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Examples of huffy in a Sentence

Now, don't get huffy—I was only teasing. the comedy is about a huffy actress who loudly protests every perceived insult, no matter how slight
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Inevitably all this tumult attracts the attention of a trio of huffy rival confectioners, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton). — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2023 Its engagingly huffy maestro, Michel Troisgros, is preparing to hand over the reins to César, his eldest son and head chef. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of huffy was in 1677

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