chuff

[chuhf]

chuff Definition

• 1. a rude or vulgar person
• 2. the sound of a steam engine
• 3. to move with noisy puffing and snorting

Using chuff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chuff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old steam engine chuffed along the tracks.

• Example

  He's such a chuff, always making inappropriate jokes.

• Example

  The train chuffed out of the station.

• Example

  The horse chuffed and stamped its feet.

chuff Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chuff

• puff
• snort
• grunt
• blow
• exhale

Phrases with chuff

• chuff off

  go away or leave

  Example

  I wish he would just chuff off and leave me alone.

• chuffed to bits

  very pleased or delighted

  Example

  She was chuffed to bits when she got the promotion.

• chuffing heck

  an expression of surprise or annoyance

  Example

  Chuffing heck, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!

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Summary: chuff in Brief

The term 'chuff' [chuhf] has three main meanings: a rude or vulgar person, the sound of a steam engine, and to move with noisy puffing and snorting. It is used in phrases like 'chuff off,' meaning go away, and 'chuffed to bits,' meaning very pleased. 'Chuffing heck' is an expression of surprise or annoyance.