Oofy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈuːfi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oofy is an adjective meaning (British, slang, dated) Having lots of money rich, wealthy.
Meaning
(British, slang, dated) Having lots of money rich, wealthy.
Example Sentences
How lucky for me she never can have heard of the glorious Tinman, or my oofy maiden-aunt; wouldn't she have jumped at me, if she had?
Money isn't everything in this world. Youth and love and pluck are the main things. Hang it, what if you do get into debt occasionally? You've got a pretty oofy father-in-law.
This Tom has a peculiarity I've noticed in other very oofy men. Nick him for the paltriest sum, and he lets out a squawk you can hear at Land's End. He has the stuff in gobs, but he hates giving up.
Synonyms for oofy
Depending on context, synonyms include wealthy.
Antonyms for oofy
Common opposites include impoverished.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oomphy, uppish, loaded, deep-pocketed, overwealthy, overrich.
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