chuffed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling pleased or satisfied with oneself.

  - "After completing the project, everyone was chuffed with their success."
  - "Despite the rain, the hikers were still chuffed to have reached the summit."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃʌft/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chuffed
tuffed , stuffed , muffled , enough

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Variants

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chuffed , chuff , chuffing , chuffs

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Etymology

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Originally British slang, derived from the verb 'chuff' meaning 'to puff or blow', possibly influenced by the onomatopoeic sound of a steam engine.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chuffed' was first recorded in print in the early 20th century.

2. In some dialects of British English, 'chuffed' can also be used as a verb meaning 'to puff or blow hard'.

3. In the 1960s, the British band The Hollies released a song called 'Chuffed to Bit', which includes the lyrics 'I'm chuffed to bits, I'm feeling fit'.

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Related Concepts

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1. satisfaction: A feeling of contentment or pleasure, often resulting from the achievement of a goal or the fulfillment of a desire.

2. pride: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction in oneself, often based on achievements, qualities, or possessions.

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Culture

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In British English, 'chuffed' is often used to express pride or satisfaction, particularly in a self-deprecating or humorous way. It has been used in literature, such as in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where the character Neville Longbottom is described as being 'chuffed' about his achievements.

How to Memorize "chuffed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a steam engine puffing smoke, and imagine feeling proud or satisfied after achieving a goal, like the engine after completing a long journey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chuffed' with feelings of accomplishment and self-satisfaction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Chuffed: Contentment Happily Understood Fully Effortlessly'.

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