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Chuffed and Chaffed Definitions

Chuffed

To produce or move with noisy puffing or explosive sounds
"Switch engines chuffed impatiently in busy rail yards" (Robert Paul Jordan).

Chaffed

To make fun of in a good-natured way; tease
Chaffed him for forgetting the appointment.

Chuffed

A noisy puffing or explosive sound, such as one made by a locomotive.

Chaffed

To engage in playful teasing.

Chuffed

Simple past tense and past participle of chuff
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Chaffed

Good-natured teasing; banter.

Chuffed

Very pleased or satisfied; delighted.

Chaffed

Simple past tense and past participle of chaff

Chuffed

Displeased; gruff.

Chuffed

Very pleased;
I'm chuffed to have won
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