Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chuffing
verb
/ˈchəfɪŋ/
Definition
Chuffing refers to the act of making a throaty, puffing sound, usually associated with a steam engine or other machinery.
Examples
- The old train was chuffing along the tracks, sending clouds of steam into the air.
- After running up the hill, he was chuffing and out of breath.
- The engine began chuffing loudly as it started up.
Meaning
In a broader context, chuffing can describe any noise that resembles this puffing sound, often used to convey an idea of effort or strain.
Synonyms
- puffing
- chugging
- huffing
