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Miffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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miffing

 

[ mษชf ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

infuriate, irritate

To miff means to cause someone to feel slighted, offended, or annoyed. It is often used in conversational English to describe a situation where feelings are hurt due to a seemingly trivial matter. Miffing can occur in social interactions, where one person may inadvertently upset another by their actions or words. As a verb, it conveys a sense of mild annoyance rather than serious conflict.

Synonyms

annoy, irk, irritate, offend

Examples of usage

  • I didn't mean to miff you with my comment.
  • She was miffed when she was left out of the invitation.
  • Don't miff him by bringing up his past mistakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "miffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irritante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคธเฅเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รคrgerlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyebalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะดะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzฤ™dliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆฉŸๅซŒใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irritant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ molesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์พŒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุนุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naลกtvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naลกtvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆฐ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ molesto

Etymology

The term "miff" has its origins in the late 18th century, possibly derivating from the Scottish word 'mif', which means 'to spoil' or 'to make a fuss'. While the exact etymology is not clear, the word gained popularity in the English language during the 19th century and is often associated with feelings of irritation or offense. The use of 'miff' has typically been reserved for situations that evoke a mild level of annoyance, rather than deep anger or resentment. Over time, the term has evolved into more colloquial use, particularly in British English, where it encapsulates a light-hearted sense of being offended. Despite its somewhat playful connotation, it reflects interpersonal dynamics where sensitivities can be easily triggered.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,609, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.