chuffinessObs.exc.dial.|ˈtʃʌfɪnɪs| [f. as prec. + -ness.] Chuffy state or quality, rudeness, churlishness, clownishness. 1731–1800Bailey, Chuffiness, clownishness.1809–12M. Edgeworth Absentee x. In spite of the chuffiness of his appearance and churlishness of his speech.