huffy

adjective (huffy, huffier, huffiest)

«huffy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Easily offended; quick to sulk. tree →
Sulky and annoyed because your feelings are hurt. tree →

In the lessons

An informal everyday word: «Don't get huffy». In Alice in Wonderland many creatures are huffy, taking offence at Alice's harmless words. In stories, a huffy character goes off in a sulk.

Examples

Don't get huffy just because you lost the game. tree →
My sister gets huffy when we tease her. tree →
The Caterpillar was very huffy with Alice. tree →
He's in a huffy mood today. tree →
Toad got huffy when his friends laughed at him. tree →
The huffy cat refused to come in. tree →

Note

Informal; comparative huffier, superlative huffiest. Related: «in a huff», «huff and puff» (to complain loudly; also the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing).

On Mova

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