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huffy

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adjective \ˈhə-fē\

Definition of huffy

huffier

;

huffiest

  1. 1 :  haughty, arrogant

  2. 2a :  roused to indignation :  irritatedb :  easily offended :  touchy

huffily

play \ˈhə-fə-lē\ adverb

huffiness

play \ˈhə-fē-nəs\ noun

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Examples of huffy in a Sentence

  1. Now, don't get huffy—I was only teasing.

  2. the comedy is about a huffy actress who loudly protests every perceived insult, no matter how slight

First Known Use of huffy

1677

huffy Synonyms

Synonyms
touchy, tetchy, thin-skinned, ticklish
Antonyms
thick-skinned
Related Words
hypersensitive, oversensitive, sensitive, supersensitive, tender; choleric, crabby, cranky, cross, cross-grained, crotchety, grouchy, grumpy, irascible, irritable, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, prickly, quick-tempered, raspy, ratty, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snarky, snippety, snippy, stroppy [British], stuffy, testy, waspish; bearish, bilious, cantankerous, curmudgeonly, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, querulous, surly
Near Antonyms
agreeable, amiable, good-natured, good-tempered, well-disposed; carefree, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, relaxed, unconcerned; forbearing, long-suffering, obliging, understanding

HUFFY Defined for English Language Learners

huffy

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adjective

Definition of huffy for English Language Learners

  • : angry or annoyed

HUFFY Defined for Kids

huffy

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adjective \ˈhə-fē\

Definition of huffy for Students

huffier

;

huffiest

  1. :  easily offended or angered :  petulant

huffily

\ˈhə-fə-lē\ adverb “Why don't you look where you're going?” she asked huffily. — Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder

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