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miff.

A small argument; a quarrel.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/mɪf/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation

  1. A small argument; a quarrel.

  2. A state of being offended.

Where this word comes from

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”).

verb/mɪf/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation

  1. To offend slightly.

    transitive · usually

  2. To become slightly offended.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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”).

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