adj
chuff
Chuff (adj) means (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk.
adj
1
(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."
— L.T Meade, A Very Naughty Girl (2020)
"Well, I didn't mean with my eyes, Neb; so don't be so chuff on a fellow."
— George Manville Fenn, Sail Ho! (2020)
2
(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."
— James Woodforde, edited by John Beresford (1978)
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Etymology
First recorded in the 15th century as a dialect word, coming from Middle English chuffe (“a rustic, boor”), used as a noun meaning “stupid fellow”. The adjective sense “surly, displeased” dates from 1832.
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What is the meaning of chuff?
"chuff" (adj) means (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk.
What are the different meanings of chuff?
"chuff" has 2 main meanings: 1. (informal) Bad-tempered, annoyed or in a sulk; 2. (informal) Stupid or loutish.
