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miff Definition


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miff (colloq)
verb miffed, miffing
    1. To offend someone.
    intr
    2. To be offended.
      Form: miffed at someone or something (usually)
      Form: miffed about someone or something
      Form: miffed with someone or something
noun
    1. A quarrel.
    2. A fit of sulking; a huff.
Derivative: miffed
adj
    Offended, upset or annoyed.
      Thesaurus: irked, irritated, vexed, offended, in a huff, nettled, displeased, annoyed, disgruntled, piqued.
Derivative: miffy
adj
    Easily offended; touchy.
Etymology: 17c.



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