Synonyms
miffed
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[mift] 
–adjective
| put into an irritable mood, esp. by an offending incident: I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party. |
miff
[mif] –noun
| 1. | petulant displeasure; ill humor. |
| 2. | a petty quarrel. |
–verb (used with object)
| 3. | to give minor offense to; offend. |
Origin:
1615–25; perh. imit. of exclamation of disgust; cf. G muffen to sulk
1615–25; perh. imit. of exclamation of disgust; cf. G muffen to sulk
Synonyms:
3. annoy, provoke, irritate, vex.
3. annoy, provoke, irritate, vex.
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| miff (mĭf) n.
To cause to become offended or annoyed. [Possibly expressive of disgust.] |
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