as in huff
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
"No one asked you!" she retorted, with some miff
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as in to annoy
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Recent Examples of miff
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Ferguson is miffed that the Crips outmaneuvered the cops, but Mike insists that all that matters is the gang gets the message that the police could hurt them.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 July 2024
This left swimmers and people nostalgic for the old amusement park miffed, and protests ensued.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Some players said privately they were miffed by the fan reaction this week, especially when the Sox were booed for winning and the Angels were cheered after hitting a home run.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Back at camp, Andy pushes the plan hard, and Teeny is miffed that everyone wants to get rid of Genevieve instead of Sam.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Ferguson is miffed that the Crips outmaneuvered the cops, but Mike insists that all that matters is the gang gets the message that the police could hurt them.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 July 2024
This left swimmers and people nostalgic for the old amusement park miffed, and protests ensued.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024
Some players said privately they were miffed by the fan reaction this week, especially when the Sox were booed for winning and the Angels were cheered after hitting a home run.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miff
Noun
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The game was tied at 25 with 7:22 left in the first half, but Florida Southwestern was clearly annoyed by the constant pressure.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mostly we are annoyed by inane thickets of regulation and are suckers for a politician who vows to sweep them aside.Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, stay calm and don’t rise to meet their anger with your anger.Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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And last year, employee anger over losing their pensions was at the heart of negotiations between Boeing and its machinist workers.Dan Doonan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, Leibniz became all too fascinated by theoretical questions of dynamics, exasperating the miners.Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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For many Romans, already priced out of the center and exasperated with the hordes of tourists stalking flashy new limoncello and tiramisu stores, the imminent Jubilee seems a last blow to a city many struggle to recognize.Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Capsaicin itself can speed up digestion, irritate the digestive lining, and trigger diarrhea.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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This can irritate asthma or allergies, and cause several breathing issues.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Prospero’s mind is understandably vexed, but the losses he’s already endured have sharpened his vision.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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The lack of a plan has vexed Missouri lawmakers, including the incoming Republican and Democratic leaders of the Missouri House, who are both from the Kansas City-area.Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Some took umbrage with Jerry Reinsdorf, who's long been the subject of criticism from pundits and the Chicago faithful.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Piana took umbrage over Viola Milano’s Capri and City loafers, pointing out among other similarities the shoes’ nearly identical white rubber soles.Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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