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    miffy
    /ˈmɪfi/

    adjective

    • 1. easily annoyed or irritated: informal "he was a little on the miffy side when she rang up"

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  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMIFFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    May 25, 2024 · noun. Word Frequency. miffy in American English. (ˈmɪfi) adjective Word forms: miffier, miffiest. informal. touchy; inclined to take offense. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › miffyMiffy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MIFFY is inclined to take offense : touchy. How to use miffy in a sentence.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MiffyMiffy - Wikipedia

    Miffy ( Dutch: Nijntje, pronounced [ˈnɛiɲcə]) is a fictional rabbit appearing in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. The original Dutch name, "nijntje", is a shortening of the diminutive konijntje, "little rabbit". The first Miffy book was produced in 1955 and almost thirty others have followed.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › miffyMIFFY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Miffy definition: touchy; inclined to take offense.. See examples of MIFFY used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › miffyMiffy - definition of miffy by The Free Dictionary

    Define miffy. miffy synonyms, miffy pronunciation, miffy translation, English dictionary definition of miffy. adj. mif·fi·er , mif·fi·est Informal 1. Easily offended; oversensitive. 2. Difficult to cultivate. Used of plants. mif′fi·ness n. American Heritage®...

  7. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › miffymiffy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    miffy (comparative miffier, superlative miffiest) Easily irritated or offended. (informal, dated) Particular; fussy.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMIFFY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

    Jun 14, 2024 · Definition of 'miffy' Word Frequency. miffy in American English. (ˈmɪfi) adjective Word forms: miffier, miffiest. informal. touchy; inclined to take offense. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › miffy_adjmiffy, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective miffy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  10. www.wordsmyth.netmiffy | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language...

    Definition of miffy. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › miffyMiffy Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    mĭfē. miffy. Meanings. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Easily offended; oversensitive. American Heritage.