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as in irritable
easily offended
the comedy is about a huffy actress who loudly protests every perceived insult, no matter how slight
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
he's been acting very huffy ever since he was named head of the department
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Recent Examples of huffy
Inevitably all this tumult attracts the attention of a trio of huffy rival confectioners, Slugworth (Paterson Joseph), Prodnose (Matt Lucas), and Fickelgruber (Mathew Baynton).
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Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2023
Its engagingly huffy maestro, Michel Troisgros, is preparing to hand over the reins to César, his eldest son and head chef.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023
Thus the mischief of the Allegretto scherzando was made more mischievous: Its huffy pace and hushed dialogues of oboes and flutes interrupted by scrubby strings.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
Opal, a huffy but tender Adrianna Mitchell, frowns beneath the frills she’s forced to wear by her mother Rabby (Benja Kay Thomas, taking everyone to church), and shares Juicy’s search for an alternative way to be.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023
After one unexpectedly circuitous recovery mission, the X-ers sent a huffy correction to the Google Maps team.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 17 Feb. 2023
And before anyone gets huffy about the cost of living on the coasts, remember that those statewide thresholds would presumably apply to less costly inland California and New York, too.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 May 2021
Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped.
—Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020
Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Dec. 2023
Its engagingly huffy maestro, Michel Troisgros, is preparing to hand over the reins to César, his eldest son and head chef.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Nov. 2023
Thus the mischief of the Allegretto scherzando was made more mischievous: Its huffy pace and hushed dialogues of oboes and flutes interrupted by scrubby strings.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
Opal, a huffy but tender Adrianna Mitchell, frowns beneath the frills she’s forced to wear by her mother Rabby (Benja Kay Thomas, taking everyone to church), and shares Juicy’s search for an alternative way to be.
—Naveen Kumar, Variety, 12 Apr. 2023
After one unexpectedly circuitous recovery mission, the X-ers sent a huffy correction to the Google Maps team.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 17 Feb. 2023
And before anyone gets huffy about the cost of living on the coasts, remember that those statewide thresholds would presumably apply to less costly inland California and New York, too.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 9 May 2021
Some homophobic military goons get huffy when Joe and Nicky kiss when captured, and then the bad guys get their butts whupped.
—Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huffy
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People with anxiety may also feel irritable, tense, or restless, and may have a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Max was admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe pain in July and was diagnosed with transient synovitis, a condition also referred to as irritable hip.Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024
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Nobody wants to be around an arrogant or disrespectful individual, in the workplace or in day-to-day life.AllBusiness, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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So Far Trump in fact as played by Stan is a mix of charming and shy, troubled and insecure, arrogant and angry, a creative dealmaker with vision, narcissitic, cruel, self-serving, at times grief stricken.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sunak dropped his attempts at contrition and became tetchy and confrontational instead.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024
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Laying bright, bracing guitars over taut, tetchy, minimalist drums and bass, their sound brings to mind Wire and the very earliest Cure and Echo and the Bunnymen.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2024
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French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance.Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The 29-year-old can occasionally frustrate with his histrionics and cavalier playing style, but last season’s 4-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace was a chastening reminder of what the team can look like without him.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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The district warned residents that the calls are fraudulent and that Austin schools wouldn't ask for sensitive personal information over the phone.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft also provides a way to exclude apps and websites from Recall, and the feature should also automatically detect sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal ID numbers and not save those snapshots.Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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But here’s another example of how lies beget lies, leading to some touchy situations.Noel Murray, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Why do demons, ghosts and killers put me at ease but sending a touchy email or text stops me in my tracks?Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Huffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huffy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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