Miff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Miff is a noun meaning A small argument; a quarrel.
Meaning
A small argument; a quarrel.
More Meanings
- A state of being offended.
- (transitive, usually used in the passive) To offend slightly.
- (intransitive) To become slightly offended.
Example Sentences
She's taken a miff at something, I suppose, and means to cut my acquaintance.
1905, George Barr McCutcheon, Jane Cable She miffed and started to reply, but thought better of it.
I amble on; yet, though I know not why, / So sad I am!—but should a friend and I / Grow cool and miff, O! I am very sad!
Well, to cut a long story short, by-long and by-late, John Wildway and I had a miff and parted; and lo and behold, the coming man came!
Word Forms
- miffs
- miffing
- miffed
Synonyms for miff
Depending on context, synonyms include tiff, huff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include huff, rile, upset, irritate, mooter, mickle.
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