Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chuff
verb
/tʃʌf/
Definition
To make a sound resembling a puffing or short burst of air, often used to describe the sound of a steam engine or a similar noise.
Examples
- The old train chuffed down the tracks, filling the air with its distinct sound.
- The dog chuffed happily as it played in the yard.
- You could hear the chuff of the engine as the bulldozer worked on the construction site.
Meaning
The act of making a noise that is similar to a puff or a huff, commonly associated with certain animals or machinery.
Synonyms
- puff
- huff
- snort
- blow
