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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

Clearly the Danes were miffed over the Greenland mini-crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Perhaps miffed that LaToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson are never invited to these get-togethers, the president leveled a shot at Beyoncé around the same time that she was wrapping up her stadium tour.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

Or maybe she’s miffed that I’m hanging out at the bar.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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