English Dictionary

Definition of “miff

miff (mɪfPronunciation for miffinformal 

Definitions

verb

  1. to take offence or offend

noun

  1. a petulant mood
  2. a petty quarrel

Word Origin

C17: perhaps an imitative expression of bad temper

Usage examples

  • Except, sweet stuff might not be as bad for you as you once imagined, thanks to latest research which will miff the tut-tut brigade.
    Megastar (2004)

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