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chuff in German

chuff in German is Flegel, ungehobelter Kerl, schnaufen — chuff means (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk.

chuff in German

Flegel
noun
A coarse or stupid fellow.
ungehobelter Kerl
noun
A coarse or stupid fellow.
schnaufen
verb
(intransitive) To make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive.

What does "chuff" mean?

  1. adj (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk.
    ""I am afraid of Lady Frances. And Miss Audrey can be very rude. She was very chuff with me on New Year's Day.” “She won't be chuff with you in my presence,” said Evelyn."
  2. adj (informal) Stupid or loutish.
    "Neville Custance is a very chuff Boy indeed as I ever saw, seem displeased & cross with every thing - would not eat a bit of Cake when brought to him."
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chuff in a sentence

  • "I am afraid of Lady Frances. And Miss Audrey can be very rude. She was very chuff with me on New Year's Day.” “She won't be chuff with you in my presence,” said Evelyn.
  • Well, I didn't mean with my eyes, Neb; so don't be so chuff on a fellow.
  • Neville Custance is a very chuff Boy indeed as I ever saw, seem displeased & cross with every thing - would not eat a bit of Cake when brought to him.

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What is "chuff" in German?
"chuff" in German is Flegel, ungehobelter Kerl, schnaufen. chuff means: (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk.
Are there other ways to say "chuff" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "chuff": Flegel, ungehobelter Kerl, schnaufen.
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