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Tiff: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiff

 

[ tษชf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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A tiff is a small argument or disagreement, often over trivial matters. It is a minor quarrel or dispute.

Synonyms

argument, disagreement, quarrel, spat

Examples of usage

  • They got into a tiff over who should do the dishes.
  • After a little tiff, they quickly made up and moved on.
  • Don't let a tiff ruin your friendship.
  • The couple had a tiff about which movie to watch.
  • The siblings often have tiffs but always reconcile quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiff" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conflito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค—เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perselisihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprzeczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃ่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท querelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disputa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekiลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋‹คํˆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‰ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝะถะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผbahisษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disputa

Etymology

The word 'tiff' originated in the 18th century from the Old English word 'tiffian', meaning 'to be in a bad humor'. Over time, it evolved to represent a small argument or quarrel. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe minor disagreements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,680, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.