General
chuffed
What does chuffed mean?
Delighted or pleased, often with a touch of pride.
"He was well chuffed to make the team."
Origin
From dialect 'chuff' (plump, pleased, swollen with pride). Used widely across Britain, strongly so in the north. Note 'dischuffed' / 'chuffed off' can mean the opposite — annoyed.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chuffed' mean?
It means really pleased or proud. 'I'm chuffed' means 'I'm delighted'.
What does 'chuffed to bits' mean?
It's an intensified version meaning extremely pleased or thrilled.
Can 'chuffed' mean annoyed?
Rarely, in some dialects 'chuffed off' means fed up, but on its own 'chuffed' almost always means pleased.
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