I am miffed that Open Zion will not be around for me to mock what comes of the Kerry-helmed peace talks.
Poland, for example, was miffed by the abrupt cancellation of a U.S. anti-missile program.
Gingrich miffed the media with her affection for Tiffany jewelry.
Each of these incidents incited the miffed woman to disseminate mild hearsay about my sexual orientation or general oddness.
"I just wish she were," I agreed dolefully; and if Nora didn't get miffed because we said that!
In simple terms, Joseph, you are miffed because I will not cover your bets.
Was he "miffed" because he had found Turpin in happy tte--tte with her?
Elizabeth Walbert was surprised and miffed because Dulcie had not confided in her.
It's all mother's doings, and Dolly's, because I miffed her old duke.
He swelled up, blowed and strutted about like a miffed gobbler in a barn yard!
1824, past participle adjective from miff (v.). Sir Walter Scott calls it "a women's phrase."
1620s, "fit of ill humor," perhaps imitative of an exclamation of disgust (cf. German muffen "to sulk").
adjective
Angered; offended: miffed over failure of pleas to raise his bail/ Dad, although miffed, took pity on Ethan and decided not to get huffy (1824+)
verb
To anger; offend: The way I came on to you the other night; I thought you'd be miffed (1811+)
