How Do You Spell MIFF?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪf] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "miff" is straightforward, with a short "i" sound followed by a double "f". Its IPA phonetic transcription is /mɪf/. The word is commonly used to describe a mild feeling of irritation or annoyance, and it can be used as a verb or a noun. Although it is not a particularly common word, its distinctive spelling makes it easy to recognize and use correctly in written communication.

MIFF Meaning and Definition

  1. Miff, when used as a noun, refers to a slight annoyance, irritation or an often petty feeling of displeasure. It is a state of being somewhat offended or frustrated by a particular situation, action, or person. The term entails a minor anger or resentment that typically arises from a perceived slight or an action that causes a slight discomfort.

    As a verb, miff denotes the act of causing annoyance, irritation or offense to someone. It means to provoke or induce a feeling of displeasure or irritation in another person. For instance, someone can miff another person by making a snide comment, disregarding their opinions, or behaving thoughtlessly and inconsiderately.

    "Miff" can also be used in the sense of expressing a general disappointment or dissatisfaction. This definition emphasizes a mild form of discontentment or dissatisfaction that may be directed towards a specific situation, event, or outcome.

    Overall, "miff" signifies a typically minor or petty feeling of being annoyed, irritated or slightly offended. It is often used to describe a relatively inconsequential source of displeasure, frustration, or resentment.

Common Misspellings for MIFF

Etymology of MIFF

The word "miff" originated in the early 17th century, derived from the obsolete Dutch word "miffen", which meant "to put on a grimace" or "to look displeased". This Dutch verb ultimately derived from the German word "miefen", meaning "to frown" or "to be sour". Over time, the meaning of "miff" evolved to refer to a slight or petty annoyance or offense.

Similar spelling words for MIFF

Plural form of MIFF is MIFFS

Conjugate verb Miff

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have miffed
you would have miffed
he/she/it would have miffed
we would have miffed
they would have miffed
I would have miff
you would have miff
he/she/it would have miff
we would have miff
they would have miff

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been miffing
you would have been miffing
he/she/it would have been miffing
we would have been miffing
they would have been miffing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would miff
you would miff
he/she/it would miff
we would miff
they would miff

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be miffing
you would be miffing
he/she/it would be miffing
we would be miffing
they would be miffing

FUTURE

I will miff
you will miff
he/she/it will miff
we will miff
they will miff

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be miffing
you will be miffing
he/she/it will be miffing
we will be miffing
they will be miffing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have miffed
you will have miffed
he/she/it will have miffed
we will have miffed
they will have miffed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been miffing
you will have been miffing
he/she/it will have been miffing
we will have been miffing
they will have been miffing

IMPERATIVE

you miff
we let´s miff

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to miff

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was miffing
you were miffing
he/she/it was miffing
we were miffing
they were miffing

PAST PARTICIPLE

miffed

PAST PERFECT

I had miffed
you had miffed
he/she/it had miffed
we had miffed
they had miffed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been miffing
you had been miffing
he/she/it had been miffing
we had been miffing
they had been miffing

PRESENT

I miff
you miff
he/she/it miffs
we miff
they miff

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am miffing
you are miffing
he/she/it is miffing
we are miffing
they are miffing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

miffing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have miffed
you have miffed
he/she/it has miffed
we have miffed
they have miffed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been miffing
you have been miffing
he/she/it has been miffing
we have been miffing
they have been miffing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it miff

SIMPLE PAST

I miffed
you miffed
he/she/it miffed
we miffed
they miffed

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