huffy

[/ˈhʌfi/]
adjective
irritado, ofendido, ressentido
1. easily annoyed or offended; quick to take offense
She gave him a huffy look when he forgot her birthday.
Ela lançou um olhar ressentido quando ele esqueceu de seu aniversário.
2. showing signs of annoyance or indignation
He stormed out of the room in a huffy manner.
Ele saiu da sala de forma irritada e ofendida.
3. characterized by or expressing bad temper or sulkiness
The huffy response to the criticism was unexpected.
A resposta ressentida à crítica foi inesperada.
In American English, 'huffy' is commonly used to describe someone who is temporarily annoyed or takes offense easily, often in casual contexts. It's more informal than 'indignant' and suggests a somewhat childish or exaggerated response to a perceived slight. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalents like 'ressentido' or 'irritado' convey similar meanings but may carry slightly different emotional weights depending on context.
NYC Slang
salty, sore, in a mood
Synonyms / Sinônimos
offendedannoyedirritatedindignantsulkypetulanttouchypiqued
Antonyms / Antônimos
pleasedcontentcalmeven-temperedgood-natured

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irritado, ofendido, ressentido
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
piquete, chateado
Colloquial usage with slight variations
São Paulo
irritado, ressentido
Standard usage
Portugal
irritadiço, picuinhas, ofendido
Different colloquial expressions in European Portuguese

Related Words

huffhuffinesspiqueindignationresentmentirritation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a huffy mood
get huffy with someone
huffy attitude
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