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
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Fisher was asked what his response would be to Sacramento locals miffed at the idea of not calling the team the Sacramento A’s despite using the region as its home.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Knowing his love for the Sox, some fans were miffed that the Baseball Hall of Fame decided to depict Allen in a Philadelphia Phillies cap on his Hall of Fame plaque for July’s induction ceremony.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
They could be irrationally miffed at you forevermore.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Fisher was asked what his response would be to Sacramento locals miffed at the idea of not calling the team the Sacramento A’s despite using the region as its home.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Knowing his love for the Sox, some fans were miffed that the Baseball Hall of Fame decided to depict Allen in a Philadelphia Phillies cap on his Hall of Fame plaque for July’s induction ceremony.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miff
Noun
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Getty Images To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Francie instantly annoys Nat by kissing Pete hello, and the two women start yelling at each other immediately.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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If visible bulbs and cables annoy you, these aren’t for you.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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He’s allowed to feel the frustration and anger at them.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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One legacy of Biden’s disastrous 2024 campaign has Democratic anger at the refusal of some elderly politicians to recognize when the time has come to cede the spotlight.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Not only were many not in direct, desperate need of it, simply handing out bills only exasperated the system of exploitation and warped values that generated poverty.—
Ben Woollard,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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In any case, Olga is clearly overwhelmed and exasperated by Elio, who’s not identified as autistic (as some have speculated online) or disabled (there’s a good explanation for his blue eyepatch).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Jake Paul’s everyday unscented face wash avoids irritating fragrances but is infused with vitamin B3 to help keep your skin hydrated.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Work exposures: If you are frequently exposed to irritating chemicals or substances, your risk of dermatitis is higher.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The briefings were initially planned for earlier in the week but were postponed, to the frustration of the delegation.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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After some visible frustration in his post-round presser Thursday, despite posting a 67, Hensby said Friday he’d felt thrown off the previous day by NBC Sports’ TV crew following him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
Verb
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They’re also vexed by the vehicles’ human attendants, who work in large lots located in residential areas and loudly vacuum the taxis between fares.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Therefore, the centrifuges may vex Netanyahu’s war aims.—
Sebastien Roblin,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Having a catastrophic season in 2024 with 8-9 as opposed to the 11-6 record in 2023 is something that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross might take umbrage with.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Clearly, there are those who are taking umbrage with Marvel releasing a series that is based around the new-age Iron Man.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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