Huffy

/ˈhʌfi/
adjective

Being easily upset or annoyed, especially over small matters.

He got all huffy when I teased him about his new haircut.
Visual representation of "huffy" - Being easily upset or annoyed, especially over small matters.

Often appears as...

  • get in a huffy
  • huffy about something

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Showing offended dignity; acting in a resentful or angry way.

She walked away in a huffy manner after our argument.
Visual representation of "huffy" - Showing offended dignity; acting in a resentful or angry way.

Often appears as...

  • leave in a huffy
  • respond in a huffy

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Being easily upset or annoyed, especially over small matters.

He got all huffy when I teased him about his new haircut.
Visual representation of "huffy" - Being easily upset or annoyed, especially over small matters.

Often appears as...

  • get in a huffy
  • huffy about something

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Showing offended dignity; acting in a resentful or angry way.

She walked away in a huffy manner after our argument.
Visual representation of "huffy" - Showing offended dignity; acting in a resentful or angry way.

Often appears as...

  • leave in a huffy
  • respond in a huffy

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Emotional Intensity

Use 'huffy' for reactions that are stronger than just being mildly annoyed.

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She became huffy, not just annoyed, after I forgot our anniversary.
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Casual Tone

'Huffy' is informal and used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.

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My brother was huffy over having to share his room.
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Not Always Serious

Sometimes 'huffy' describes a temporary mood over something trivial.

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Getting huffy over a board game loss is pretty common among kids.
Visual representation of the word "Huffy"

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Quote examples

Michaela Coel

I'm very rational, so sometimes I need the facts, and if I don't have the facts, then I get huffy, and I move on.
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Greg Gutfeld

American Author

It's pointless to get all huffy about stuff.
Portrait of Greg Gutfeld

Quote examples

Michaela Coel

I'm very rational, so sometimes I need the facts, and if I don't have the facts, then I get huffy, and I move on.
Portrait of Michaela Coel

Quote examples

Greg Gutfeld

American Author

It's pointless to get all huffy about stuff.
Portrait of Greg Gutfeld
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