chuffed
2 antonyms for chuffed — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — British informal: very pleased or proud.
Antonyms
How to use chuffed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
chuffed to bits
well chuffed
Informal British English — not commonly used in American English.
Etymology
From a northern English dialect word chuff, meaning \"puffed up\" or swollen with pride; first recorded in this sense in 1957.
Full origin of chuffed →Frequently asked questions
What does “chuffed” mean?
The word “chuffed” means british informal: very pleased or proud. In plain terms, very pleased or proud about something.
How do you pronounce “chuffed”?
“Chuffed” is pronounced CHUHFT (/ˈtʃʌft/ in IPA).
How do you use “chuffed” in a sentence?
Here is “chuffed” used in a sentence: “She was chuffed to bits when she got the promotion.”
What part of speech is “chuffed”?
“Chuffed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “chuffed” come from?
The word “chuffed” dates back to around 1957. From a northern English dialect word chuff, meaning \"puffed up\" or swollen with pride; first recorded in this sense in 1957.
