huffy meaning

UK US /ˈhʌfi/ 2 syllables

huffy (adjective): quick to take offense.

huffy has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

huffy as an adjective

  1. quick to take offense

    Synonyms: thin-skinned, feisty, touchy

    Similar: sensitive

    Related forms: huffiness

  2. roused to anger
    • stayed huffy a good while
    • she gets mad when you wake her up so early
    • mad at his friend
    • sore over a remark

    Synonyms: mad, sore

    Similar: angry

    Related forms: huff, huffiness

How to pronounce huffy

huffy is pronounced /ˈhʌfi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with huffy

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in FY · 5-letter words

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