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16th July 12, 08:46 AM
#11
It's British for "quite pleased." And no, it has nothing to do with cooking.
Last edited by fcgeil; 16th July 12 at 08:48 AM.
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16th July 12, 08:52 AM
#12
Context indicated that it was a positive thing, but wanted to double check. Methinks that the prevailing winds blow American slang Eastward far more frequently than they do British slang to this side of the Atlantic. 
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16th July 12, 08:52 AM
#13
chuffed adj \ˈchəft\
Definition of CHUFFED
British
: quite pleased : delighted
See chuffed defined for English-language learners »
Examples of CHUFFED
<I was feeling rather chuffed with myself, having competed in a cricket tournament with some of England's best.>
Origin of CHUFFED
English dialect chuff pleased, puffed with fat
First Known Use: 1957
Related to CHUFFED
Synonyms: blissful, glad [British], delighted, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, thankful, tickled
Antonyms: displeased, dissatisfied, joyless, sad, unhappy, unpleased, unsatisfied
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Rhymes with CHUFFED
ruffed, tuft
I guess you should let Mirrriam-Webster know, that way they can update their dictionary for you
Taken from Mirriam-Webster, bold is my emphasis
Last edited by Skiballa; 16th July 12 at 08:55 AM.
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