miff

American  

[mif] / mɪf /

noun

1. petulant displeasure; ill humor.

2. a petty quarrel.

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verb (used with object)

1. to give minor offense to; offend.

   Synonyms:

   vex, irritate, provoke, annoy

miff British  

/ mɪf /

verb

1. to take offence or offend

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noun

1. a petulant mood

2. a petty quarrel

Etymology

Origin of miff

1615–25; perhaps imitative of exclamation of disgust; compare German muffen to sulk

Example Sentences

It led to a career resurgence for Carr, which he was both delighted and miffed about.

From BBC

The same people showering Triple H with unprintable language were likely a little bit miffed to see Cena win his inevitable third, eighth or fifteenth championship.

From Salon

Michael Crow, the outspoken longtime leader of Arizona State University, was miffed he hadn’t been approached.

From The Wall Street Journal

She’s miffed when her dad claims his small indie would be her big break.

From Los Angeles Times

Urías was miffed because he believed the Dodgers did not believe in him.

From Los Angeles Times