Miff is an informal word for a mild state of annoyancea feeling of slight irritation or displeasure, or the act of irritatingcausing annoyance or a feeling of discomfort someone. It is most often used in everyday speech to describe a small but real feeling of displeasurea small but real feeling of being unhappy or irritated.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /mif/
Easy pronunciation: MIFF (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the only syllable.
Noun meaning a mild state of irritation or annoyance.
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Miff Meaning
a mild feeling of annoyance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a state of irritation or annoyance
Example: She was in a bit of a miff after the meeting.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- huff — Works well as a mild informal substitute for this feeling of annoyance.
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Other Meanings of Miff
Meaning 2
to annoy someone
Part of speech: verb
Definition: cause to be annoyed
Example: His behavior really miffed me.
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Miff Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- huff
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Common Mistakes
- Don’t use miff for serious anger or outrage; it usually means a relatively small annoyance.
- The noun miff and the verb miffed are related, but they are not the same grammatical form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does miff mean?
Miff usually means a mild state of annoyance. It can also mean to annoy someone.
Is miff formal or informal?
It is informal and is most common in casual conversation or writing.
What is a synonym for miff?
A good synonym for the noun sense is huff. For the verb sense, the closest simple paraphrase is annoy.
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