Huffy
(adjective)
- Easily offended; touchy.
- Angrily offended or indignant.
Origin:
Late 18th century: of unknown origin.
Examples:
- He was huffy when he was told he had to wait his turn.
- She was huffy when she saw that her name was not on the list.
- He was huffy when he was asked to leave the room.
- She was huffy when her dress was criticized.
- He was huffy when he was told he was wrong.