chuffed
Translation
very pleased, delighted
Examples
I was so chuffed to win the award.
I was so pleased to win the award.
He's chuffed with his new bike.
He's pleased with his new bike.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to be pleased or happy (to do sth.) I was chuffed to see her.
((with/about sth.)) to be pleased or happy (with/about sth.) She was chuffed with her results.
Similar Words
Synonyms: delighted, pleased, thrilled; Antonyms: disappointed, displeased
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from dialectal 'chuff' meaning 'plump' or 'pleased'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your cheeks are 'puffed' up with pride and pleasure – you're 'chuffed'.