miff

[ mif ]

noun

1. petulant displeasure; ill humor.
2. a petty quarrel.

verb (used with object)

1. to give minor offense to; offend.

   Synonyms: vex, irritate, provoke, annoy

miff

/ mɪf /

verb

1. to take offence or offend

noun

1. a petulant mood
2. a petty quarrel

Word History and Origins

Origin of miff¹

1615–25; perhaps imitative of exclamation of disgust; compare German muffen to sulk

Word History and Origins

Origin of miff¹

C17: perhaps an imitative expression of bad temper

Example Sentences

Though some residents are miffed, many more said they take the traffic, parking restrictions and presence of Secret Service personnel in stride.

From Los Angeles Times

College football fans are still miffed that they missed the USC - Louisiana State University clash on Sunday, which saw the 23rd-ranked Trojans execute a thrilling last-minute victory over No. 13 ranked Tigers.

From Los Angeles Times

Turner was openly miffed, telling the then-Times reporter Jorge Castillo that, “I never pictured myself wearing another uniform. … I made it clear what I wanted. So I don’t know what happened, but it happened.”

From Los Angeles Times

Musk was also miffed that the White House didn’t invite Tesla to an electric vehicle event in 2021.

From New York Times

The institute appeared to be miffed because personnel in Guanajuato, not the institute’s own staff, is in charge of the approximately 100 mummies.

From Seattle Times