umbrage

noun

Offense and annoyance at feeling slighted.

“The cat took umbrage at the new food bowl and sat facing the wall all evening.”

dudgeon

noun

A fit of deep, huffy resentment.

“My cousin stomped off in high dudgeon when the last marshmallow went to the dog.”

simper

verb

To smile in a silly, put-on way to win someone over.

“You simper at the parking attendant with your sweetest fake smile, but the ticket is already printed.”

louche

adjective

Shady and not quite respectable, but with a certain charm.

“The louche stranger in the old movie wore a velvet jacket, slept till noon and owed everyone money.”

quibble

verb

To argue over small, unimportant details.

“Let's not quibble over who ate the last fry; we both know it was you.”

halcyon

adjective

Calm, peaceful and happy, like a favorite memory.

“Those halcyon summer afternoons, lying in the grass doing nothing, still sound perfect.”

linger

verb

To stay somewhere longer than usual, slow to leave.

“Guests always linger in the kitchen, no matter how comfy you make the living room.”

brisk

adjective

Quick and full of energy, with no dawdling.

“A brisk walk to the bus stop beats a heroic sprint after the bus. Trust me.”