chuffed
adjective (informal)

- if you are chuffed about something, you are very pleased about it.

Collins Dictionary

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WORD ORIGIN

The old adjective-form, chuff meaning "pleased, happy”, is from 1860, which derives from the obsolete chuff meaning “swollen with fat" from the 1520s.

The form “chuffed” meaning “very pleased" is from 1957.

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BRIGHT WORDS = BRIGHTER MINDSET

There is scientific evidence suggesting that the language we use, including writing, speaking, and even sub-vocalising (quietly saying words in our head), can impact our emotions and overall mood. This concept is closely linked to cognitive behavioral therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and positive psychology.

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a well-established psychological treatment that is often used for conditions like depression, anxiety, and phobias. One of the central components of CBT is cognitive restructuring, where individuals are encouraged to identify and challenge their negative thoughts and replace them with more positive or realistic thoughts. This often involves verbalising, writing, and thinking in a more positive way. Studies have shown that CBT can be effective in improving mood and reducing symptoms of mental health conditions.

- Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP)

NLP is a psychological approach that involves analyzing strategies used by successful individuals and applying them in other areas of life. It often involves the use of positive language and self-talk. While NLP is less well-established and evidence-based than CBT, some people find it beneficial in improving mood and achieving personal goals.

- Positive Affirmations

Affirmations are positive statements that people can say to themselves to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. Some research suggests that affirmations can help to reduce stress and improve self-esteem, although more research is needed in this area.

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CHEERFUL SYNONYMS

as happy as a sandboy (Larry), as pleased as a dog with two tails, beatific, cheerful, chipper, CHUFFED (to bits), cock-a-hoop, delighted, ecstatic, elated, enchanted, enraptured, enthralled, entranced, euphoric, excited, exhilarated, exultant, exulting, feel-good, floating on air, flying high, full of beans (the joys of spring), grinning from ear to ear, happy (as a clam, as a lark), having a whale of a time, in high spirits (seventh heaven), jolly, jovial, joyous, jumping for joy, laughing all the way to the bank, like a Cheshire cat (a child with a new toy, the cat that's got the cream), merry, on a high, on a high (cloud nine, cloud seven, top of the world), overjoyed, over the moon, pleased (as Punch), radiant, rapturous, rejoicing, sparkling, sparky, sunny, thrilled, tickled (pink, to death) walking on air, zestful

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