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huffy
adjective \ˈhə-fē\
: angry or annoyed
huff·i·erhuff·i·est
Full Definition of HUFFY
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— huff·i·ly \ˈhə-fə-lē\ adverb
— huff·i·ness \-fē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of HUFFY
1677
Related to HUFFY
- Synonyms
- touchy, tetchy, thin-skinned, ticklish
- Antonyms
- thick-skinned
HUFFINESS Defined for Kids
huffy
adjective \ˈhə-fē\
huff·i·erhuff·i·est
Definition of HUFFY for Kids
: easily offended or angered : petulant
— huff·i·ly \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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