MIFF

huff, miff, seeing red

(noun) a state of irritation or annoyance

miff

(verb) cause to be annoyed; “His behavior really miffed me”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

miff (plural miffs)

A small argument; a quarrel.

Synonym: tiff

A state of being offended.

Verb

miff (third-person singular simple present miffs, present participle miffing, simple past and past participle miffed)

(transitive, usually used in the passive) To offend slightly.

(intransitive) To become slightly offended.

Source: Wiktionary


Miff, n. Etym: [Cf. Prov. G. muff sullenness, sulkiness, muffen to be silky, muffĂŻg sullen, pouting.]

Definition: A petty falling out; a tiff; a quarrel; offense. Fielding.

Miff, v. t.

Definition: To offend slightly. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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