chuff
verb
chuffed; chuffing; chuffs
: to produce noisy exhaust or exhalations : proceed or operate with chuffs
… the chuffing and snorting of switch engines from the nearby railway …—
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More than 12 hours before the surprise musical guest, Gummer is chuffed by the through line of motherhood in her life—from playing Caroline Kennedy, to her own children, to her choice of gown for the evening.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
That was during World War II, when L.A. defense factories were chuffing fumes and smoke in the cause of victory.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
At one point, Jordan is visibly chuffed as those around him start shouting his name.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Vikings are chuffed after a solid win at Detroit, but both teams are fighting for relevance, and reality is about to set in for one.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
President Trump is chuffed about his recent trade deal with Japan calling it the greatest in U.S. history.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Despite the long wait, Beers is chuffed with the recognition.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The final product has left Coyle-Larner, as the Brits would say, chuffed to bits about his leap of faith.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
That was during World War II, when L.A. defense factories were chuffing fumes and smoke in the cause of victory.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
At one point, Jordan is visibly chuffed as those around him start shouting his name.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
The dog was probably chuffed to see so many people cheering.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Vikings are chuffed after a solid win at Detroit, but both teams are fighting for relevance, and reality is about to set in for one.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025
President Trump is chuffed about his recent trade deal with Japan calling it the greatest in U.S. history.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Despite the long wait, Beers is chuffed with the recognition.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The final product has left Coyle-Larner, as the Brits would say, chuffed to bits about his leap of faith.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Chuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chuff. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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