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miff
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- pronunciation:
- mIf
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a state of sulky bad humor; pique.
- synonyms:
- dudgeon, pet, petulance, pique, resentment, sulk
- similar words:
- annoyance, bile, bitterness, choler, dander, fume, gall, grudge, huff, irritation, rancor, temper
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| definition 2: |
a small or petty argument; spat; tiff.
- synonyms:
- bicker, hassle, spat, squabble, tiff
- similar words:
- altercation, argument, disagreement, dispute, quarrel, row
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| related words: |
grouch, offense |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
miffs, miffing, miffed |
| definition: |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend.
The customer was miffed by the salesclerk's haughty manner toward her.- synonyms:
- annoy, irritate, nettle, offend, peeve, pique, rile, vex
- similar words:
- aggrieve, chagrin, disgruntle, embitter, hurt, injure, insult, irk, provoke, upset
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| related words: |
aggravate, exasperate, irritate, rile |
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