huffish


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huff·ish

 (hŭf′ĭsh)
adj.
1. Peevish; sulky.
2. Arrogant; insolent.
huff′ish·ly adv.
huff′ish·ness n.
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huff•ish

(ˈhʌf ɪʃ)

adj.
1. peevish; irritable.
2. swaggering; insolent; bullying.
[1745–55]
huff′ish•ly, adv.
huff′ish•ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.huffish - sullen or moody
sulky
ill-natured - having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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