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Definition of huffy

huffy

/ˈhʌfi/
huf · fy
Adverb:huffily
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• adjective

1

Annoyed, irritated, or offended, often over something petty or trivial; easily provoked into a fit of sulky resentment.

Example

"There is no need to get so huffy just because I offered a small suggestion on your report."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the noun 'huff'—originally an imitative word representing the sound of a sudden puff of breath or wind, which came to signify a outburst of arrogance or petty anger—combined with the adjective suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huffy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huffy
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