huffish

adjective

huff·​ish ˈhə-fish How to pronounce huffish (audio)

Examples of huffish in a Sentence

huffish wealthy people who expected to receive top priority in the ship's dining room

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of huffish was circa 1755

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Cite this Entry

“Huffish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huffish. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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