tiff

[ tif ]

/ tɪf /

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noun

a slight or petty quarrel.

a slight fit of annoyance, bad mood, or the like.

verb (used without object)

to have a petty quarrel.

to be in a tiff.

OTHER WORDS FOR tiff

1 spat, scrap, misunderstanding, difference.

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Origin of tiff

First recorded in 1720–30; origin uncertain

Words nearby tiff

Tietê, tie the knot, tie, tied, Tietze's syndrome, tie-up, tiff, Tiffanie, tiffany, Tiffany glass, Tiffany setting, tiffin

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How to use tiff in a sentence

Although I have to deal with the threats and danger brought by public tiffs with the president, I received a college education, I speak English, I have a job with full benefits, I don’t live in a gang-controlled community.
The High Price of Doing Journalism in El Salvador|by Nelson Rauda|November 9, 2021|ProPublica
“Drew was being annoying about something,” Jonathan says matter-of-factly, straining his brain for the details of their last tiff.
How the Property Brothers Became Your Mom’s Favorite TV Stars|Kevin Fallon|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In honor of his latest film, ‘The Green Inferno,’ which made its premiere at TIFF, the director reveals his favorite movie kills.
Eli Roth, Director of ‘The Green Inferno,’ On His Favorite Bloody Movie Kills|Eli Roth|September 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On battling with Lionsgate at TIFF '13 for Can a Song Save Your Life?
Harvey Weinstein Discusses His Career Highs and Lows with Tina Brown at TIFF|Marlow Stern|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

He sits down with Marlow Stern at TIFF to discuss the gender-bending role, his own struggle with drugs, and ‘My So-Called Life.’
Jared Leto on His Brilliant Performance as a Transsexual in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’|Marlow Stern|September 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She spoke with Marlow Stern at TIFF about the role, and politics.
Susan Sarandon On ‘The Last of Robin Hood,’ NYC Mayor's Race, Being Hacked, More|Marlow Stern|September 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The first tiff in love, as the first fault in friendship, is the only one of which we are able to make good use.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre|Jean de La Bruyre
If I were to do as you propose, in a bit of a tiff, it would cut you off entirely from my life.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
You remind me more and more every day, Tiff, of that dear delightful old Baden-Baden.
Chanticleer|Cornelius Mathews
We'd had a bit of a tiff overnight, but she got up as quiet as a lamb and never said a word agin me, which surprised me.
The Blue Germ|Martin Swayne
He and Fleming Secundus had quite a tiff about it, though they are again good friends.
A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches|J. M. Barrie

British Dictionary definitions for tiff (1 of 2)

tiff¹

/ (tɪf) /

noun

a petty quarrel

a fit of ill humour

verb

(intr) to have or be in a tiff

Word Origin for tiff

C18: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for tiff (2 of 2)

tiff²

/ (tɪf) /

noun

archaic a small draught of alcoholic drink; dram

Word Origin for tiff

C18: see tiffin

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