1. to make a regular puffing sound, especially like a steam engine

1. a puffing sound made by a steam engine or similar machine
2. a rude or ill-mannered person
Usage: British informal

Examples

• The old steam train chuffed slowly up the hill.
• We could hear the locomotive chuffing in the distance.
• The engine made a steady chuff as it pulled the cars.
• Each chuff of steam rose into the cold morning air.
• Don’t be such a chuff about it.
• The antique train chuffed along the scenic route.