Miff — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈmif/

Meaning & Definition of Miff

Miff (noun)

  1. a fit of slight annoyance or anger
  2. a trivial quarrel

Miff (verb)

  1. to anger or annoy slightly

Miff (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity

    "No one asked you! she retorted, with some miff"

    similar: dudgeon, huff, offense, peeve, pique, resentment, umbrage
    related: 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: satisfaction, appeasement, mollification, pacification, contentment, delight, gratification, happiness, pleasure

Miff (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in exasperate, irritate

    similar: affront, aggravate, annoy, burn (up), cross, exasperate, get, huff, irritate, nettle, offend, peeve, pique, provoke, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, mad, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, tick off, antagonize, embitter, envenom
    opposite: delight, gratify, please, allay, assuage, relieve, comfort, console, soothe, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, calm, lull, quiet, settle, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, enchant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Miff

The most common words with a similar meaning to Miff:

dudgeon, huff, offense, peeve, pique, resentment, umbrage, affront, aggravate, annoy, burn (up), cross, exasperate, get, irritate, nettle, offend, provoke, put out, ruffle, vex, anger, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, ire, mad, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, tick off, antagonize, embitter, envenom

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Miff

Words with the opposite meaning of Miff:

delight, gratify, please, allay, assuage, relieve, comfort, console, soothe, appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, calm, lull, quiet, settle, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, enchant

Related Words for Miff

aggravation, annoyance, bother, botheration, discomfort, exasperation, frustration, grief, irritation, vexation, agitation, angriness, displeasure, distress, disturbance, indignation, irateness, perturbation, upset, dander, temper, fit, pet, pouts, sulk(s), tantrum, tizzy, barb, brickbat, dig

Near Antonyms of Miff

satisfaction, appeasement, mollification, pacification, contentment, gratification, happiness, pleasure

Word Forms of Miff

Inflections: miffed, miffing, miffs

Origin & Etymology of Miff

origin unknown

First known use: 1623

Frequently Asked Questions about Miff

What does "Miff" mean?

"Miff" means a fit of slight annoyance or anger. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a fit of slight annoyance or anger. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Miff"?

Other words for "Miff" include dudgeon, huff, offense, peeve, pique, resentment, umbrage and affront. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Miff" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Miff"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Miff". Common alternatives include dudgeon, huff, offense, peeve, pique, resentment, umbrage, affront, aggravate and annoy.

What is the opposite of "Miff"?

Antonyms of "Miff" include delight, gratify, please, allay, assuage, relieve, comfort and console. Near antonyms include satisfaction, appeasement, mollification and pacification.

How do you use "Miff" in a sentence?

Examples of "Miff" in a sentence: "No one asked you! she retorted, with some miff".

Is "Miff" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Miff" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Miff"?

"Miff" is pronounced /ˈmif/.

What is the origin of the word "Miff"?

"Miff" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1623.