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Furiously, resentfully, as in He stormed out in high dudgeon. This term is the only surviving use of the word dudgeon, whose origin has been lost. [c. 1600]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): in high dudgeon
Fig. feeling or exhibiting great resentment; taking great offense at something. (Often with leave.) • After the rude remarks, the person who was insulted left in high dudgeon. • Dennis strode from the room in high dudgeon, and we knew he would get his revenge eventually.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs