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.
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Origin of tiff
First recorded in 1720–30; origin uncertain
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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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