adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/mɪft/
mĭft
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rhymes with -ɪft
CMU ARPABET:M IH1 F T
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, in a snit, put out or annoyed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adj
Meaning 2
Confused; unable to understand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, regional
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
simple past and past participle of miff
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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