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huffy

American  
[huhf-ee] / ˈhʌf i /

adjective

huffier, huffiest

  1. easily offended; touchy.

  2. offended; sulky.

    a huffy mood.
    Synonyms:
    petulant, resentful, sullen, surly

  3. snobbish; haughty.

Other Word Forms

  • huffily adverb
  • huffiness noun

Etymology

Origin of huffy

First recorded in 1670–80; huff + -y 1

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