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miff⋅y

[mif-ee]
–adjective, miff⋅i⋅er, miff⋅i⋅est. Informal.
touchy; inclined to take offense.

Origin:
1690–1700; miff + -y 1
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mif·fy   (mĭf'ē)   
adj.   mif·fi·er, mif·fi·est
  1. Informal Easily offended; oversensitive.

  2. Botany Difficult to raise except under perfect conditions. Used of certain plants.

mif'fi·ness n.
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