Chuffed

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Very pleased

非常高兴
Muy contento
とても嬉しい
매우 기쁜

British term for being delighted or satisfied.

英国用语,指感到高兴或满意。
Término británico para estar encantado o satisfecho.
喜んでいる、満足していることを指すイギリスの表現。
기쁘거나 만족스러운 상태를 나타내는 영국식 표현.

Examples

  1. Dead chuffed with that.
    对此非常高兴
    Contentísimo con eso
    めちゃくちゃ嬉しい
    정말 기분 좋다
  2. Chuffed to bits.
    高兴得不行
    Encantado de la vida
    大喜びだ
    너무너무 기뻐

Pronunciation

/tʃʌft/

Usage Guide

Context: satisfaction

Tone: pleased

✓ Do Say

  • British casual
    英国非正式用语
    expresión informal británica
    イギリスのカジュアルな表現
    영국식 일상 대화

✗ Don't Say

  • Formal
    不用于正式场合
    No se usa en contextos formales
    フォーマルな場面では使わない
    격식체

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

British dialect, possibly from 'chuff' (pleased).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British culture

Regional notes: Very British.

Variations

ChuffedChuffed to bitsDead chuffed

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