Meaning of the word "in high dudgeon" in English

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in high dudgeon

US /ɪn haɪ ˈdʌdʒən/
UK /ɪn haɪ ˈdʌdʒən/
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Idiom

in a state of intense indignation or resentment

Example:
She stormed out of the meeting in high dudgeon after her proposal was rejected.
The manager left the office in high dudgeon after the argument with his boss.