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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Recent Examples of miff
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
One Saturday, he was miffed at having to miss the show.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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
One Saturday, he was miffed at having to miss the show.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, Joe comes in with a lot of hostility, a lot of anger, a lot of rage for what happened.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit alleges police exasperated McGill’s mental state, didn’t communicate effectively and gave him conflicting commands.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune Dickinson was exasperated with his own game as well as the team’s performance against the Vancouver Canucks last week, a second straight 6-2 loss after an identical loss to the Seattle Kraken.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
Verb
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Though that seems like an exceedingly timely request, and a sometimes vexing one, the play was not written for this moment.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
17 Dec. 2024
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The reporting of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, for example, has vexed autocratic-minded leaders in Russia and Hungary, as well as their allies.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Shore took umbrage with the declaration made by Braner and Marcotte.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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