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A huffy lady vs An huffy lady

The correct phrase is 'a huffy lady.' The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound that follows. Since 'huffy' starts with a consonant sound, 'a' is the appropriate article to use.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 492 views

A huffy lady

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'a huffy lady' when referring to a lady who is easily offended or annoyed. The article 'a' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Examples:

  • He encountered a huffy lady at the store who refused to help him.
  • She's known as a huffy lady because she gets upset over small things.
  • I don't want to be seen as a huffy lady, but sometimes I can't help it.
  • There's a huffy lady in our neighborhood who always complains about noise.
  • The movie portrays a huffy lady who is always scolding her neighbors.
  • Jan 15, 2009 ... On Day 1 of the narrative, Karan picks up a huffy lady, Madhu Sen (Madhuri Dixit! ), who's all nouveau riche and pompous attitude. This is ...
  • May 31, 2015 ... The great part about the bicycle is that it's a Huffy lady cruiser which is not typically meant for going up hills because there are no gears to shift.

An huffy lady

This phrase is incorrect. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, and 'huffy' starts with a consonant sound.

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