Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
huffy
Adjective
/ˈhʌfi/
Definition
Easily offended or irritated; sulky.
Examples
- After receiving criticism, he became quite huffy and refused to talk to anyone.
- She always gets huffy when someone disagrees with her opinion.
- Don’t be so huffy; it’s just a joke!
Meaning
The term ‘huffy’ describes a person who becomes annoyed or offended quickly and may display irritation or sulkiness.
Synonyms
- irritable
- petulant
- offended
- snippy
