miffy

[ mif-ee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, miff·i·er, miff·i·est.

1. touchy; inclined to take offense.

ˈmiffy

/ ˈmɪfɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   easily upset; oversensitive

Derived Forms

• ˈmiffily, adverb
• ˈmiffiness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of miffy¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; miff + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Jest like a hornet's nest: shake a stick at ary one o' the group, an' they all come buzzin' round te'ble miffy in less 'n no time.

From Project Gutenberg

We should say that he and Niphetos, a beautiful white Rose, are what some gardeners call miffy doers.

From Project Gutenberg

Maybe Mr. Robert was a little miffy because I hadn't been a mind reader and played Clifford for a favorite from the start.

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