NYT Dictionary

MIFF

/mɪf/
NounVerbMIFGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A small argument; a quarrel.

Etymology

Origin: German

Compare German muffeln (“grouse, grumble”) and similar German words with similar meanings such as Muff, mupf, Muffel and Dutch moppen (“growl, grouse”). Probably related to mop (“grimace”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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