Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tiff
noun
/tɪf/
Definition
A tiff is a small or petty argument or disagreement between friends or acquaintances.
Examples
- After their little tiff, they quickly made up and went back to having fun.
- The two friends had a tiff over who would pay the bill.
- It was just a tiff; they were laughing about it a few minutes later.
Meaning
It refers to a brief dispute or quarrel that usually does not last long and often involves minor issues.
Synonyms
- quarrel
- dispute
- altercation
- fracas
- spat
