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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

Then there are the faces you don’t know but want to know more about, like that of Ralph Colucci—Marty’s co-worker in a shoe store who has a bird-ish look and a miffed attitude.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

He introduced Reyna to Piper, who looked a little miffed that she hadn’t gotten to say the lines she’d been practicing, then to Leo, who grinned and flashed a peace sign.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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