Chuffed vs. Chaffed: What's the Difference?
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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