Little mad Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈmæd
LIT-uhl MAD
lˈɪtəl/ /mˈæd
LIT-uhl MAD
Definition
Used to say someone is slightly angry or annoyed, but not very upset.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in spoken English. Usually means someone is mildly upset. Can be softened even further with words like 'just' or 'a little.' More common in American English. Often used to downplay anger.
Spanish: un poco enojado - un poco molestoPortuguese (BR): um pouco bravo - um pouco irritadoPortuguese (PT): um pouco chateado - um pouco irritadoChinese (Simplified): 有点生气Chinese (Traditional): 有點生氣Hindi: थोड़ा नाराज़Arabic: قليل الغضب - منزعج قليلاًBengali: একটু রাগান্বিত - সামান্য রাগRussian: немного злой - чуть злитсяJapanese: 少し怒っているVietnamese: hơi bực - hơi giậnKorean: 조금 화난 - 약간 짜증난Turkish: biraz kızgın - hafif sinirliUrdu: تھوڑا ناراض - ہلکا سا خفاIndonesian: sedikit marah - agak kesal
Example Sentences
He was a little mad when I forgot his birthday.
basic
Are you a little mad at me?
basic
She looked a little mad after the meeting.
basic
I'm a little mad, but I'll get over it.
natural
Don’t worry, I’m just a little mad — nothing serious.
natural
Sometimes you just need to be a little mad to get things done.
natural