chuffed
Chuffed (adj) means British informal: very pleased or proud. Example: “She was chuffed to bits when she got the promotion.”
How to use chuffed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery pleased or proud about something.
Informal British English — not commonly used in American English.
Mainly a British expression; American speakers would more likely say "thrilled" or "stoked".
Word forms
more chuffed comparative, more chuffed comparative, most chuffed superlative, most chuffed superlative
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She was _____ to bits when she got the promotion.
Etymology
From a northern English dialect word chuff, meaning \"puffed up\" or swollen with pride; first recorded in this sense in 1957.
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.