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miffed

American  
[mift] / mɪft /

adjective

  1. put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident.

    I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.

Etymology

Origin of miffed

First recorded in 1815–25; miff + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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"We started making shots," said Durant, a two-time NBA champion who launched his career with the Thunder franchise and heard boos from fans still miffed by his departure more than nine years ago.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Paloma Faith may have been miffed at Cat Burns, but it appears her real beef is with Alan Carr, as he is her friend in real life.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Terryl was miffed that Kaylene was thinking about suggesting to the judge a lesser sentence than she and the prosecutors wanted.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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