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
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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Verb
Cronin was also miffed that Dailey earned a technical foul in the first half for taunting the Oregon bench after making a three-pointer.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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
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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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At first, he is annoyed by mundane details like listening to the same song or ordering the same breakfast.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Though visibly annoyed, the driver asked the OP to move.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Wednesday, the White House rescinded its action, after its pause triggered confusion and anger among state and local officials across the nation.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Feb. 2025
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But if rank incompetence routinely accompanies those efforts, all that is produced is frustration and even anger.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Expensive avocados – just in time for the Super Bowl For American consumers still exasperated by high grocery prices, a trade war with Canada and Mexico could be painful.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Trump had previously been exasperated by the idea that flags would be flown at half-staff in commemoration of former President Carter, who died Dec. 29, aged 100.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The 2020 recall came eight years after Fitbit recalled its Fitbit Force activity-tracking wristband after the company received roughly 9,900 reports of the wristband irritating skin and 250 reports of blistering.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Double-cleansing mature skin involves two non-stripping formulas to thoroughly cleanse without compromising hydration or irritating delicate skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Admitting this truth is the first step to lessening your frustration.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Notching one victory might get lost in the flood of frustrations Democrats have felt in recent weeks.—
Max Thornberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Tuesday night’s vote is the latest effort by a Colorado community to tackle the state’s vexing housing shortage, which has resulted in slim pickings for homebuyers and steadily escalating home prices over the last few years.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2025
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Read more Fetterman’s approach to Trump stirs speculation Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) open-minded approach to President-elect Trump is fueling questions about his motives and vexing some of his fellow Democrats.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Terence Fisher doused the first color adaptation of Holmes’s most famous case with lashings of red and green — which weren’t enough to impress the Conan Doyle estate, which took umbrage with Hammer’s salacious changes to the plot.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cormier took umbrage with the account posting an old quote seemingly out of the blue.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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