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
Carmel Dagan, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
During all of this, Kevin Durant was possibly miffed at being in some trade rumors, which included a possible reunion in Golden State.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
To go by the recriminations coming across the radios, the foster mothers were miffed about several camera placements and an incursion by a photographer from a local birding club.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But some Republicans privately were miffed about the seating arrangements, too.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On the other hand, the Los Angeles police chief was miffed by portrayals of flawed L.A. cops in Wambaugh’s early novels.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
During all of this, Kevin Durant was possibly miffed at being in some trade rumors, which included a possible reunion in Golden State.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
To go by the recriminations coming across the radios, the foster mothers were miffed about several camera placements and an incursion by a photographer from a local birding club.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
But some Republicans privately were miffed about the seating arrangements, too.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miff
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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What annoyed me was good old-fashioned stupid gameplay.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to …boffo box office!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2025
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The focal point of our anger and pain may not even know we are hurt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just a few weeks ago, polls unanimously suggested that the Conservative Party, led by longtime parliamentarian Pierre Poilievre, was a shoe-in to sweep the vote because everyone was so exasperated by the Liberals’ handling of the economy under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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But make no mistake, while payroll disparity in baseball is real and getting worse, Manfred can’t help but concede it is exasperated by his equally real owner problem.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pairing some active ingredients can irritate the skin, and other combinations may reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients.1 1.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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This can be particularly irritating to eczema-prone skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The president has voiced frustration with the 1973 law and similar environmental protections, saying environmentalists are impeding growth.—
Kristin Brown,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Concerns about air quality have vexed Connecticut educators for decades.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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The current Doha Round, expanded to include developing nations, is stalled by vexing agriculture issues separating Africa and Europe.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Called out, Tim shared his theory that NCIS’ own Deputy Director burned Torres, but LaRoche took umbrage at the accusation.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Johnson official familiar with Local 2 negotiations, who asked to remain anonymous to speak freely about confidential talks, took umbrage at that description.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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