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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | feisty, thin-skinned, touchy |
| Derivation | huffiness |
Examples of huffy
huffy
Kate quite huffy, says the job is a serious one and also involves weighing leaves.
From the telegraph.co.uk
A risk now is that Pakistan's huffy leaders drag their country into isolation.
From the economist.com
When talks deal with the nitty-gritty, however, Russian negotiators get huffy.
From the economist.com
Leiweke became huffy when I asked about Anschutz's involvement after the pep rally.
From the sacbee.com
I know this from the sheer huffy-and-puffiness of commentators such as Bill O'Reilly.
From the washingtonpost.com
The Constitution rarely gets huffy, and it can outwait you every time.
From the sfgate.com
In a huffy response, Pakistan refused to restart play promptly after the interval for tea.
From the economist.com
It was worth it, really, just to see him get all huffy and shocked as the votes were read.
From the usatoday.com
Meanwhile, ongoing tensions in the Taylor house lead Tami's sister to make a huffy exit.
From the miamiherald.com
- Quick to take offense
- Roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark"
- (huffily) in a huffy manner; "`Don't bother to call me back,' he said huffily"
- The Huffy Corporation is an American importer and manufacturer of inexpensive mass-market bicycles. It was founded in 1887 when George P. Huffman purchased the Davis Sewing Machine Company and moved its factory to Dayton, Ohio. ...
- Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated; easily offended; thin-skinned or touchy
- 1. adjective angry and upset because people have offended you or will not do what you want
