adj
chuffed
CHUHFT
Chuffed (adj) means British informal: very pleased or proud. Example: “She was chuffed to bits when she got the promotion.”
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British informal: very pleased or proud.
"As he arrived on the red carpet Michael said: 'It is my first nomination and I could not be more chuffed.' Well, he could be more chuffed. And that was if he was to win the Olivier honour."
— Willie Robertson, Michael Ball - The Biography (2015)
"She was chuffed to bits when she got the promotion."
"He looked chuffed with his exam results."
How to use chuffed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery pleased or proud about something.
When to use it
Informal British English — not commonly used in American English.
UK vs US
Mainly a British expression; American speakers would more likely say "thrilled" or "stoked".
Common pairings
chuffed to bits
well chuffed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more chuffed
- Superlative
- most chuffed
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Etymology
From a northern English dialect word chuff, meaning \"puffed up\" or swollen with pride; first recorded in this sense in 1957.
Class of 1957
chuffed joined the language around 1957.
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Rhymes for chuffed
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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.
