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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
If Williams and Aiyuk are miffed that raises offered to them haven’t been big enough, imagine how Juszczyk feels.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Lauren is angry that Jono gave him that information then didn't support her, and Jono is miffed that his name was brought into the argument.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 21 Feb. 2024
And fans have a right to be miffed that the cardboard now costs extra, when the price of going to a game—fees included—is often higher than ever.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 16 July 2024
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Verb
But Logan, Hayes’s chief rival in the race, was miffed that Hayes had not mentioned the name of the candidate soliciting signatures.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024
If Williams and Aiyuk are miffed that raises offered to them haven’t been big enough, imagine how Juszczyk feels.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
Lauren is angry that Jono gave him that information then didn't support her, and Jono is miffed that his name was brought into the argument.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 21 Feb. 2024
And fans have a right to be miffed that the cardboard now costs extra, when the price of going to a game—fees included—is often higher than ever.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 16 July 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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Examples of structural issues include being easily annoyed by other people’s demands and stories about their daily activities.Courtney Smith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The report said the mailings annoyed and confused some voters.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Then came the anger, hurt and all that goes with it.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This means asking them to let go of any anger and resentment toward you, but don’t force anything.Hylke Faber, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Some fans were exasperated by the removal of Tonali around the hour mark for Newcastle.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Here, the taut skin seemed to stretch and sweat, almost glowing, as if exasperated of their own grip.Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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However, their acid can sometimes irritate a sore throat.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sulfur dioxide, a toxic gas emitted during volcanic eruptions, can irritate the respiratory system, the eyes and skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Expect a ‘more radical’ Trump Besides tariffs, economists are also vexed by Trump’s desire to exert more control over the Federal Reserve.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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CenterPoint, Entergy receive backlash for power failure Days without power in their homes and living through a heat advisory have left several Texans vexed at CenterPoint, Entergy, government officials and ERCOT.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 July 2024
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Wednesday, Wolfe took umbrage with the fact that the rumors even exist.Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the rest of the boos mostly came after foul calls the crowd — and Boston’s bench — took umbrage with.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Miff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miff. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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