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    It's British for "quite pleased." And no, it has nothing to do with cooking.
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    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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    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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