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Huffy

usgb/ˈhʌfi/Volume
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Emotional Intensity

Use 'huffy' for reactions that are stronger than just being mildly annoyed.

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She became huffy, not just annoyed, after I forgot our anniversary.
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Casual Tone

'Huffy' is informal and used in everyday conversation rather than formal writing.

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My brother was huffy over having to share his room.
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Not Always Serious

Sometimes 'huffy' describes a temporary mood over something trivial.

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Getting huffy over a board game loss is pretty common among kids.
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