Chuffily

/ˈtʃʌfɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a chuffed or pleased manner; with obvious contentment or satisfaction (British slang).

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'chuffed' (British slang adjective meaning pleased) created by adding '-ly' suffix to form an adverb.

Kelly Says

British English loves turning slang adjectives into adverbs—'chuffily' shows how creative English speakers are at creating new words by simply changing word endings.

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