English Explanatory Dictionary

huffy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.
  2. Easily offended; thin-skinned or touchy.
  3. Haughty, arrogant.
  4. Puffed up.

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-huffy.wav

Word forms

huffy huffier huffiest

Etymology

From huff + -y.

Derived words

huffily huffiness huffy-puffy
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