huffy

• Qualifie une personne qui se vexe facilement, s'irrite ou est de mauvaise humeur, souvent avec un air boudeur ou indigné.

Describes someone who is easily offended, annoyed, or in a bad mood, often showing sulkiness or resentment.

1. Easily offended or annoyedB2informal

   Tending to become upset or irritated quickly, often over minor issues.

   susceptible, irritable

   • She gets huffy if you don't agree with her opinion.
   • He was huffy about the criticism of his work.
   • Don't be so huffy; I was only joking.

   Synonymescrankycrossfractiousgrumpyirritablepeevishpettishpetulantsnappishsulkytestytouchy

   Antonymeseasygoingeven-temperedimperturbableplacidunflappable

2. Showing anger or resentmentB2informal

   Behaving in a way that shows one is annoyed or offended.

   fâché, boudeur

   • He walked off in a huffy manner after the argument.
   • She gave a huffy reply to his question.
   • The customer left the store in a huffy mood.

   Synonymesannoyedcrossindignantirritatedmiffedoffendedpeevedresentfulsulkysullen

   Antonymesagreeablecalmcheerfulcomposedgood-natured