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   Definitions of 'miff'. 1. a trivial quarrel or fit of the sulks; tiff or huff. [...] 2. to offend or take offense; put or be put out of humor. [...] More.

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     miff in American English. (mɪf ) Informal. noun. 1. a...

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb miff. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Noun “No one asked you!” she retorted, with some miff. Recent Examples on the Web. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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   All you need to know about "MIFF" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   miff in American English. (mɪf ) Informal. noun. 1. a trivial quarrel or fit of the sulks; tiff or huff. verb transitive, verb intransitive. 2. to offend or take offense; put or be put out of humor.

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   What does the adjective miff mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective miff . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What is the meaning of the word 'miff'?

   • The word MIFF has the following meanings and translations: a slight feeling of resentment. Etymology: [Cf. Prov. G. muff sulkiness, pouting]. mif, n. (coll.).

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   When was Miff first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb miff is in the late 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for miff is from 1797, in a letter by A. Barnard. It is also recorded as a noun from the early 1600s. miff is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: miff n.

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   What does miffed mean?

   • The restaurant in Miami was miffed, understandably. I can possibly imagine him getting slightly miffed with a buggy - he is one of those nice dads you see around Blackheath. 3 meanings: 1. to take offence or offend 2. a petulant mood 3. a petty quarrel.... Click for more definitions.

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   Was the company chairman a bit miffed?

   • But he was miffed. Most employees get a bit miffed when the company chairman fails to mention them personally in his account of a record third quarter. I think he was a bit miffed. A bit miffed to be waiting in the rain. The restaurant in Miami was miffed, understandably.

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   noun. petulant displeasure; ill humor. a petty quarrel. verb (used with object) to give minor offense to; offend. Synonyms: vex, irritate, provoke, annoy. miff. / mɪf / verb. to take offence or offend.