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
Noun
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After government measures during the Covid pandemic sparked anger and confusion, rolling out a vaccine for H5N1 too soon could do more harm than good.—
Emily Mullin,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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He was also required to take an anger management course and a 52-week Batterer’s Intervention Program.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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As reported by The Athletic, Salah would accept a new one-year contract but is growing increasingly exasperated at the club’s handling of negotiations.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Prolonged exposure to vog can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs, particularly for those with preexisting respiratory conditions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Rising temperatures also accelerate the production of ground-level ozone, a harmful gas that irritates airways and can trigger asthma attacks.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Fun small bedroom ideas feel hard to come by, and frustration sets in before anything actually improves in your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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As frustration mounts, a once-fringe idea regains traction: secession.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes,
23 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
Noun
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Expand All Members of a private Facebook group representing the area surrounding the far north Fort Worth Heritage neighborhood took umbrage at having one their leaders called a narcissist by a member of the Keller school board.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cronin took umbrage with that technical, earning a second technical and an early exit to the Bruins’ locker room.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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