Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈtʃʌft/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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ˈtʃʌft
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Very pleased or satisfied; delighted.
Usage- Ireland
- UK usage
- Informal
- Antonyms
- Examples
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Then when Karen got him on her morning show he was chuffed as a haemophiliac with a foolproof razor
Got to the video shop in a state / But chuffed it wouldn't be late
More examples (3)
“I'm chuffed,” she said, putting the kettle on. He gave her that wonderful smile. “Why, exactly?” “Why do you suppose we drink so much strong tea?” “Habit. It's a drug within the bounds of the law.” “Very true!” “Why are you so chuffed, Edda?”
As he arrived on the red carpet Michael said: 'It is my first nomination and I could not be more chuffed.' Well, he could be more chuffed. And that was if he was to win the Olivier honour.
I sold a rug to someone on marketplace and they just sent me this picture with the message “little man is chuffed”
Adjective
Displeased; gruff.
Usage- Ireland
- UK usage
- dialectal
Adjective
very pleased
- Examples
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I'm chuffed to have won