miff
1miff
noun \ˈmif\Definition of MIFF
1
: a fit of ill humor
2
: a trivial quarrel
Examples of MIFF
- <“No one asked you!” she retorted, with some miff>
Origin of MIFF
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1623
Related to MIFF
Related Words: aggravation, anger, annoyance, bother, botheration, discomfort, exasperation, frustration, grief, irritation, vexation; agitation, angriness, displeasure, distress, disturbance, indignation, irateness, ire, outrage, perturbation, upset; dander, temper; fit, pet, pouts, sulk(s), tantrum, tizzy; affront, barb, brickbat, dig, indignity, insult, put-down, slap, slight, slur
Near Antonyms: satisfaction; appeasement, mollification, pacification; contentment, delight, gratification, happiness, pleasure
Rhymes with MIFF
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