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   Lagat will be eligible to run for the U.S. Joining Alan Webb in the red-white-and-blue, the two-time Olympic medalist for Kenya should instantly make his new nation a player in the 1500. Lagat—who gained U.S. citizenship in ’04 after living stateside since his recruitment to Washington State for the ’97 track season—takes a back seat

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   This slang term could be a British abbreviation of the French "faux pas," meaning an embarrassing or tactless remark in a social situation.

3. learningandliving.net › 20-british-slang-for-upset20 British Slang For Upset: Get Cheesed Off And Gutted

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   Sep 14, 2023 · Definition And Colloquial Usage Of “Miffed” As British Slang For Feeling Annoyed Or Bothered: “Miffed” describes a state of feeling slightly annoyed or bothered. It conveys a mild level of upset or displeasure. This slang term is often used to describe a minor annoyance or frustration.

   • The UK slang for upset is "gutted." It means extremely devastated or disappointed.
   • The British slang word for unhappy is "cheesed off."
   • In the UK, when British people are sad, they may say "gutted" or "cheesed off."
   • The British slang word for irritated is "cheesed off."

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIFFED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   annoyed, esp. at someone’s behavior toward you: I was miffed because she didn’t call all week. (Definition of miffed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   What does the verb miff mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb miff . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What does the adjective miffed mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective miffed . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Why is Lagat miffed?

   • The storyline of the film miffed many for its sensitive portrayal of the lead as well as garnered appreciation for its narrative. He struggles to deal with miffed readers. Lagat found his way back onto the team as a replacement after being clearly miffed by what he called a strange dismissal from the team.

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   What does miffed mean in slang?

   • “Miffed” describes a state of feeling slightly annoyed or bothered. It conveys a mild level of upset or displeasure. This slang term is often used to describe a minor annoyance or frustration. “I was a bit miffed when they forgot my birthday.”

   20 British Slang For Upset: Get Cheesed Off And Gutted

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   What does it mean to feel'miffed'?

   • Yeah, OK then. OK, so as you might have worked out, to feel ‘miffed’ is to feel frustrated or annoyed, usually because of the behaviour of other people. It’s what Rob is feeling right now, because his friends didn’t book tickets to a concert with him.

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   When was miffed first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective miffed is in the 1800s. OED's earliest evidence for miffed is from 1805, in the writing of William Clark. miffed is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: miff v., ‑ed suffix1.

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   How did Lagat find his way back on the team?

   • Lagat found his way back onto the team as a replacement after being clearly miffed by what he called a strange dismissal from the team. Maxine is miffed that a female runner on her team is moving away, and they don't have a replacement runner. Both sides felt miffed by this decision.

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   When was Miff first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb miff is in the late 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for miff is from 1797, in a letter by A. Barnard. It is also recorded as a noun from the early 1600s. miff is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: miff n.

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / Miffed

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   6 days ago · Intermediate level. Miffed. Episode 180924 / 24 Sep 2018. Summary. Rob is going to a rock concert, but he finds out that none of his friends can make it. It’s no surprise he’s feeling ‘miffed’....