CHUFF
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //t͡ʃʌf//
adj
- (British) Surly; annoyed; displeased; disgruntled."He refused to subscribe, he who had always given so largely to the cause; he was chuff, haughty, overbearing, and seemed bent upon antagonising every prominent suggestion that was made."
- (UK, dialect) stupid; churlish; loutish."such chuff Fellows , who would not willingly allow their Children any Pleasures"
verb
- (intransitive) To make noisy puffing sounds, as of a steam locomotive."The horses stumbled along, coughing and chuffing."
- (British, slang) To break wind.
noun
- (scriptwriting, uncountable) Superfluous small talk that is free of conflict, offers no character development, description or insight, and does not advance the story or plot.
adj
- (British) Pleased, proud.
- (obsolete) Swollen with fat.
- (vulgar slang, of cheeks) Swollen.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CHUFF'?
The word CHUFF is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
U1
F4
F4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHUFF'?
The word CHUFF is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
U2
F4
F4
Total: 17 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.