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tiff

[ tif ]

noun

  1. a slight or petty quarrel.

    Synonyms: , , ,

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


verb (used without object)

  1. to have a petty quarrel.
  2. to be in a tiff.

tiff

1

/ ³Ùɪ´Ú /

noun

  1. a petty quarrel
  2. a fit of ill humour
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. intr to have or be in a tiff
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

tiff

2

/ ³Ùɪ´Ú /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a small draught of alcoholic drink; dram
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tiff1

First recorded in 1720–30; origin uncertain
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tiff1

C18: of unknown origin

Origin of tiff2

C18: see tiffin
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Her tiffs with Harry are less about her transition and more about the kind of differences a father and daughter would have after they’ve been estranged for decades.

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Back in 2019, Trump’s call caused a brief diplomatic tiff with Denmark, under whose sovereignty the vast island falls.

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If looks and growls don’t resolve the budding tiff, claws will pop out and fur will fly.

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She said this attitude can elevate minor tiffs on social media into real life fights on campus.

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The CliffsNotes backstory is that an American shot a pig, the British summoned their Navy and a tiff between the dual occupiers ensued.

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