tiff
a slight or petty quarrel.
a slight fit of annoyance, bad mood, or the like.
to have a petty quarrel.
to be in a tiff.
Origin of tiff
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How to use tiff in a sentence
We tiffed a little going to church, and fairly quarrelled before the bells had done ringing.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of EducationThey had tiffed occasionally, and broken off the friendship, and once I believe returned letters.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 5 (of 14) | Elbert HubbardThey mildly tiffed—a very good way to begin a friendship, once said Chateaubriand.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 | Elbert Hubbard
British Dictionary definitions for tiff (1 of 2)
/ (tɪf) /
a petty quarrel
a fit of ill humour
(intr) to have or be in a tiff
Origin of tiff
1British Dictionary definitions for tiff (2 of 2)
/ (tɪf) /
archaic a small draught of alcoholic drink; dram
Origin of tiff
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