Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chuhf]
- /tʃʌf/
- /chuff/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chuhf]
- /tʃʌf/
Definitions of chuff word
- noun chuff a puffing sound of or as if of a steam engine 3
- verb chuff to move while emitting such sounds 3
- noun chuff a boor; churl; sullen fellow 3
- verb chuff to please or delight 3
- noun chuff a boor; churl 3
- abbreviation CHUFF chug 3
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Origin of chuff
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English chuffe, of obscure origin
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chuff
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chuff popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chuff usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chuff
noun chuff
- jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
- beast — You can refer to an animal as a beast, especially if it is a large, dangerous, or unusual one.
- brute — If you call someone, usually a man, a brute, you mean that they are rough, violent, and insensitive.
- cad — CAD refers to the use of computer software in the design of things such as cars, buildings, and machines. CAD is an abbreviation for 'computer aided design'.
- churl — a surly ill-bred person
Top questions with chuff
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