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chuffed

1

[ chuhft ]

adjective

Chiefly British Informal.
  1. delighted; pleased; satisfied:

    We're absolutely chuffed to have won the game.



chuffed

2

[ chuhft ]

adjective

British Informal.
  1. annoyed; disgruntled; displeased:

    She'll be chuffed when she notices I forgot to lock the door again.

chuffed

/ ʃʌڳ /

adjective

  1. slang.
    pleased or delighted

    none too chuffed

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of chuffed1

First recorded in 1855–60; chuff 2, -ed 2

Origin of chuffed2

First recorded in 1825–35; compare dialectal (mainly South England) chuff, choff “ill-tempered, surly,” probably to be identified with chuff 1
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Drakeford is chuffed Reeves has given him more to spend, but every week in the Senedd opponents attack other big decisions she has taken.

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"It boosted the local economy and I'm chuffed to see we have another one."

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"I'm really chuffed that me and Joe have survived the one-minute performance, which I think is the scariest part of the day."

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The temporary twitcher had been walking his dog when he spotted the crowds and decided to join them, declaring that he would be "chuffed to bits" to see the American visitor.

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"I am so chuffed and happy," she said.

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