ムッとくる

expression, kuru verb (irregular)

feel angry; feel annoyed; feel offended

Describes a sudden feeling of irritation or offense, often in response to someone's words or actions. The ムッと part is an onomatopoeic element suggesting a quick, sharp rise of anger.

See also: ムッと

• 彼かれの失しつ礼れいな言いい方かたにムッと来きた。

  I felt annoyed at his rude way of speaking.

• あの態たい度どには誰だれでもムッと来くるよ。

  Anyone would feel offended by that attitude.