British English
Miffed
Used when someone feels slighted or displeased in a conversation.
Literal Meaning
Origin uncertain, possibly imitative
Actual Meaning
Slightly annoyed or offended
Examples in Context

'I'm a bit miffed about that.' (Translation: I'm slightly annoyed)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Mild annoyance
  • 2Not serious anger
  • 3British understatement
Phrase Thesaurus
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irritated
peeved
displeased
offended
vexed
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Pissed
Well, excuse me

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