adjective
huffy
HUH-fee
adjective
1
Annoyed and sulky, often over something small; easily offended.
"He got huffy when nobody laughed at his joke."
"She stormed off in a huffy mood after losing the game."
How to Use Huffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing a bit sulky or offended, usually over something minor.
Common pairings
a huffy tone
get huffy
huffy reply
Word Forms
huffier comparative, huffiest superlative
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Etymology
From huff (a fit of pique or anger) plus the adjective ending -y.