adjective
- easily annoyed or offended; touchy
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She got miffy when I suggested we change the dinner plans.
- Don’t be so miffy about constructive criticism.
- He’s always miffy in the morning before his coffee.
- The customer became miffy when told the item was out of stock.
- I didn’t mean to sound miffy, but I was having a bad day.