ˈhəfē, -fi adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: huff (II) + -y
1. : haughty , arrogant
relapsed into … huffy complacency — Harper's
2.
a. : roused to indignation : irritated , sulky
stayed huffy a good while — Mark Twain
— usually used with get
now don't get huffy if I offer a frank criticism
b. : easily offended : touchy
not huffy and crabbed like yourself — Augusta Gregory
Synonyms: see irritable