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chuff

Chuff (adj) means Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled.

adj
1
Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled.
2
stupid; churlish; loutish.
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Etymology

15th century, dialectal, from Middle English chuffe (“a rustic, boor”), in noun sense “stupid fellow”. Adjective sense “surly, displeased” from 1832.

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What is the meaning of chuff?

"chuff" (adj) means surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled.

What are the different meanings of chuff?

"chuff" has 2 main meanings: 1. Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled; 2. stupid; churlish; loutish.

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