Chuff

/tʃʌf/
noun

A sound resembling a puffing noise, typically associated with a steam engine.

The chuff of the old steam engine filled the air.
Visual representation of "chuff" - A sound resembling a puffing noise, typically associated with a steam engine.

Often appears as...

  • steam engine chuff
  • chuffing noise

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To make a sound like a puffing noise, especially from engines or locomotives.

The train began to chuff as it departed the station.
Visual representation of "chuff" - To make a sound like a puffing noise, especially from engines or locomotives.

Often appears as...

  • chuff along
  • chuff out

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To express impatience or annoyance, often in a humorous context.

Don't chuff about the rules, just follow them!
Visual representation of "chuff" - To express impatience or annoyance, often in a humorous context.

Often appears as...

  • chuff at
  • don't chuff

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A sound resembling a puffing noise, typically associated with a steam engine.

The chuff of the old steam engine filled the air.
Visual representation of "chuff" - A sound resembling a puffing noise, typically associated with a steam engine.

Often appears as...

  • steam engine chuff
  • chuffing noise

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To make a sound like a puffing noise, especially from engines or locomotives.

The train began to chuff as it departed the station.
Visual representation of "chuff" - To make a sound like a puffing noise, especially from engines or locomotives.

Often appears as...

  • chuff along
  • chuff out

Usage tips

Neutral

General

verb

To express impatience or annoyance, often in a humorous context.

Don't chuff about the rules, just follow them!
Visual representation of "chuff" - To express impatience or annoyance, often in a humorous context.

Often appears as...

  • chuff at
  • don't chuff

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "chuff"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound can be more engaging.

The chuff of the train brings memories of childhood.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Use

In casual settings, 'chuff' can express annoyance.

I was chuffed at the delay.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contrast

Understand the difference between a chuff (sound) and a chuffed (emotion).

He was chuffed after getting the promotion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound can be more engaging.

The chuff of the train brings memories of childhood.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Use

In casual settings, 'chuff' can express annoyance.

I was chuffed at the delay.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contrast

Understand the difference between a chuff (sound) and a chuffed (emotion).

He was chuffed after getting the promotion.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates a sound can be more engaging.

The chuff of the train brings memories of childhood.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Use

In casual settings, 'chuff' can express annoyance.

I was chuffed at the delay.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contrast

Understand the difference between a chuff (sound) and a chuffed (emotion).

He was chuffed after getting the promotion.
Visual representation of the word "Chuff"

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