CHUFA
Chu"fa, n. Etym: [Sp.] (Bot.)
Defn: A sedgelike plant (Cyperus esculentus) producing edible tubers, native about the Mediterranean, now cultivated in many regions; the earth almond.
CHUFF Chuff, n. Etym: [Perh. a modification of chub: cf. W. cyff stock, stump.]
Defn: A coarse or stupid fellow. Shak.
CHUFF
Chuff, a.
Defn: Stupid; churlish. [Prov. Eng.] Wright.
CHUFFILY
Chuff"i*ly, adv.
Defn: Clownishly; surlily.
CHUFFINESS
Chuff"i*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being chuffy.