huffy

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\ ˈhə-fē

huffier; huffiest

Definition of huffy

1 : haughty, arrogant

2a : roused to indignation : irritated

b : easily offended : touchy

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Synonyms & Antonyms for huffy

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thick-skinned

Examples of huffy in a Sentence

Now, don't get huffy—I was only teasing. the comedy is about a huffy actress who loudly protests every perceived insult, no matter how slight

Recent Examples on the Web And before anyone gets huffy about the cost of living on the coasts, remember that those statewide thresholds would presumably apply to less costly inland California and New York, too. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 May 2021 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020 Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020

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