dudgeon

noun (1)

dud·geon | \ ˈdə-jən

Definition of dudgeon

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 obsolete : a wood used especially for dagger hilts

2a archaic : a dagger with a handle of dudgeon

b obsolete : a haft made of dudgeon

dudgeon

noun (2)

Definition of dudgeon (Entry 2 of 2)

: a fit or state of indignation —often used in the phrase in high dudgeon

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Noun (2)

offense, resentment, umbrage, pique, dudgeon, huff mean an emotional response to or an emotional state resulting from a slight or indignity. offense implies hurt displeasure. takes deep offense at racial slurs resentment suggests lasting indignation or ill will. harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother umbrage may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another's motives. took umbrage at the offer of advice pique applies to a transient feeling of wounded vanity. in a pique I foolishly declined the invitation dudgeon suggests an angry fit of indignation. stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon huff implies a peevish short-lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause. in a huff he slammed the door