chuffle Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈt͡ʃʌf(ə)l/
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Chuffle as a Verb
1
To produce prusten.
Chuffle as a Noun
1
An uninterrupted sounding of prusten.
Word Forms & Grammar
chuffle (third-person singular simple present chuffles, present participle chuffling, simple past and past participle chuffled)
chuffle (plural chuffles)
Origin of Chuffle
Onomatopoeic, but compare chuff (the sound of the exhaust of a steam engine) and -le (verbal suffix conveying frequentativity).
Chuffle at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃʌf(ə)l/ |
| Meaning | To produce prusten |
| Plural | chuffles |
| Verb forms | chuffles, chuffling, chuffled |
Quick Answers About Chuffle
Is chuffle a verb or a noun?
Chuffle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of chuffle?
The plural of chuffle is chuffles.
What is the past tense of chuffle?
The past tense of chuffle is chuffled. The present participle is chuffling.