miff

[mif]

miff Definition

• 1. to annoy or offend someone slightly
• 2. a slight feeling of annoyance or offense

Using miff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "miff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her comment miffed me a little.

• Example

  I was a bit miffed when he didn't show up.

• Example

  The cancellation of the concert caused a miff among the fans.

miff Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for miff

• annoy
• irritate
• offend
• displease
• vex

Antonyms for miff

• please
• delight
• appease

Phrases with miff

• take the miff

  to be offended or annoyed by something

  Example

  I don't think he meant to hurt your feelings. Don't take the miff.

• miffed up

  to be in a bad mood or upset about something

  Example

  She's been miffed up all day because of the argument with her boss.

• miffed at

  to be annoyed or offended by someone or something

  Example

  He was miffed at his friend for not inviting him to the party.

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Summary: miff in Brief

'Miff' [mif] is a verb and a noun that refers to a slight annoyance or offense. It can be used to describe a person's feelings or actions that cause such feelings. Examples include 'Her comment miffed me a little,' and 'The cancellation of the concert caused a miff among the fans.' 'Miff' also appears in phrases like 'take the miff,' meaning to avoid being offended, and 'miffed up,' meaning to be in a bad mood.