English Explanatory Dictionary

miff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small argument; a quarrel.
  2. A state of being offended.
verb
  1. To offend slightly.
  2. To become slightly offended.

Pronunciation

/mɪf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-miff.wav

Word forms

miff miffs miffing miffed

Etymology

Compare German muffeln (“grouse, grumble”) and similar German words with similar meanings such as Muff, mupf, Muffel and Dutch moppen (“growl, grouse”). Probably related to mop (“grimace”).

Synonyms

tiff

Derived words

miffy
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