Definitions
blow hard and loudly
Word origin
15th century, dialectal, from Middle English chuffe (“a rustic, boor”), in noun sense “stupid fellow”. Adjective sense “surly, displeased” from 1832.
Used in a sentence
“He refused to subscribe, he who had always given so largely to the cause; he was chuff, haughty, overbearing, and seemed bent upon antagonising every prominent suggestion that was made.”
“"I am afraid of Lady Frances. And Miss Audrey can be very rude. She was very chuff with me on New Year's Day.” “She won't be chuff with you in my presence,” said Evelyn.”
“Well, I didn't mean with my eyes, Neb; so don't be so chuff on a fellow.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Puff noisily”5 letters
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