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having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude he's been acting very huffy ever since he was named head of the department

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Recent Examples of huffy Inevitably all this tumult attracts the attention of a trio of huffy rival confectioners, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton). Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2023 Its engagingly huffy maestro, Michel Troisgros, is preparing to hand over the reins to César, his eldest son and head chef. Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023 Thus the mischief of the Allegretto scherzando was made more mischievous: Its huffy pace and hushed dialogues of oboes and flutes interrupted by scrubby strings. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 May 2023 Opal, a huffy but tender Adrianna Mitchell, frowns beneath the frills she’s forced to wear by her mother Rabby (Benja Kay Thomas, taking everyone to church), and shares Juicy’s search for an alternative way to be. Naveen Kumar, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023 After one unexpectedly circuitous recovery mission, the X-ers sent a huffy correction to the Google Maps team. Steven Levy, WIRED, 17 Feb. 2023 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huffy
Adjective
  • It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That doesn’t portray a hero, but rather someone so arrogant as to invent his own law and appoint himself its executioner.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Fed Up in Illinois Dear Fed Up: Is Edie mean, arrogant, disobedient and rude in the presence of her parents, or has she been invited to spend time with your girls separately?
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • At least, that’s how a plurality of Americans perceive the tetchy state of our union.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Trading was tetchy at first, floating between flat and a 1.5 percent gain.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The cavalier way that Jon Hamm’s Matt dials up another decade of punishment in solitary confinement for his digital egg prisoner and takes a nonchalant sip of coffee is one of the most devilish on-screen actions in TV history.
    Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
  • These include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier king Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • For those with sensitive skin, this formula is fragrance-, paraben-, and dye-free.
    Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Historically, he's been sensitive to them, but his focus seems more on pushing his agenda than chasing approval numbers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Black audiences have so few representative characters on screen, and Black womanhood alone is so touchy.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Manual focus is responsive, too, if a little bit touchy.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Huffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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