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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescontrarier
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje
"Il a été un peu contrarié par sa remarque."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of slight annoyance or petty ill humor.
"He is in a miff because his suggestions were ignored."
- 1
To cause to become slightly annoyed, offended, or upset.
"She was somewhat miffed by his lack of a thank-you note."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 16th century, 'miff' is likely of imitative or expressive origin, possibly related to the Low German 'muffen' (to sulk) or the sound of blowing in mild displeasure. Over time, it evolved to describe a state of petty annoyance or irritation, often used informally.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Miff" is said worldwide
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contrarier
Transliteration: kɔ̃.tʁa.ʁje
"Il a été un peu contrarié par sa remarque."
verstimmen
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈʃtɪmən
"Seine Worte schienen sie zu verstimmen."
contrariare
Transliteration: kontraˈrjare
"Mi dispiace averti contrariato."
disgustar
Transliteration: disɡusˈtaɾ
"Se quedó un poco disgustado por el comentario."
chatear
Transliteration: ʃa.teˈaɾ
"Fiquei chateado com o atraso dele."
नाराज करना
Transliteration: naaraaj karnaa
"उसकी बात से मैं थोड़ा नाराज हो गया था।"
惹恼
Transliteration: rěnǎo
"他的一句话把她惹恼了。"
불쾌하게 하다
Transliteration: bul-kwae-ha-ge ha-da
"그의 무례한 태도가 그녀를 불쾌하게 했다."
立腹させる
Transliteration: rippuku saseru
"彼の態度が彼女を少し立腹させた。"
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