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adjective

Huffy adj.

Puffed up; as, huffy bread.

Characterized by arrogance or petulance; easily offended.

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Etymology of 'Huffy'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Huffy" Quotes from Famous Books

... get huffy!" remonstrated Noel. "Look at you! Anyone would think you had got the palsy. But you needn't pretend it's from Mrs. Pouncefort, because I ...

— The Rocks of Valpre • Ethel May Dell

... though a little huffy at being called dirty, deemed it best to comply, for he knew what a determined little person the Sparrow was; so he went to the Pond, ...

— Tales Of The Punjab • Flora Annie Steel

... don't need to get so sore about it. I don't go around asking folks can I give 'em a meal ticket all the time, let me tell you, and when I do—Oh rats! Say, I didn't mean to get huffy, Morty. But, doggone you, old man, you can't shake me this easy. I sye, old top, I'm peeved; yessir. We'll go Dutch to a lodging-house, or even walk ...

— Our Mr. Wrenn - The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man • Sinclair Lewis

... the mistress?" she said to herself. "I have never known her so huffy." But Olivia, with difficulty recovering her calmness, busied herself in ministering ...

— Doctor Luttrell's First Patient • Rosa Nouchette Carey

... of some minutes, and then the lady, after fidgeting and arranging the folds of her brocade silk, resumed the conversation by saying, in a huffy tone, "May I inquire what you intend to do ...

— Eventide - A Series of Tales and Poems • Effie Afton

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