adjective
huffy
HUH-fee
Huffy (adjective) means Annoyed and sulky, often over something small; easily offended. Example: “He got huffy when nobody laughed at his joke.”
adjective
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Annoyed and sulky, often over something small; easily offended.
"He got huffy when nobody laughed at his joke."
"She stormed off in a huffy mood after losing the game."
How to use huffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing a bit sulky or offended, usually over something minor.
Common pairings
a huffy tone
get huffy
huffy reply
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Word forms
- Comparative
- huffier
- Superlative
- huffiest
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He got _____ when nobody laughed at his joke.
Etymology
From huff (a fit of pique or anger) plus the adjective ending -y.
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What does “huffy” mean?
The word “huffy” means annoyed and sulky, often over something small; easily offended. In plain terms, acting a bit sulky or offended, usually over something minor.
How do you pronounce “huffy”?
“Huffy” is pronounced HUH-fee (/ˈhʌfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “huffy” in a sentence?
Here is “huffy” used in a sentence: “He got huffy when nobody laughed at his joke.”
What part of speech is “huffy”?
“Huffy” is an adjective.
