tiff

1 of 2

noun

: a petty quarrel

tiff

2 of 2

verb

tiffed; tiffing; tiffs

intransitive verb

: to have a petty quarrel

Examples of tiff in a Sentence

Noun got into a little tiff about what color sheets to buy for their bed Verb like any couple, they occasionally tiff, but it's never anything serious
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Noun
The legendary director appeared as himself in the third episode of the Apple TV+ series, which arrived on April 2, and got into a hilarious tiff with Rogen's character, studio head Matt Remick, over a critique of his upcoming film, which starred Anthony Mackie and Dave Franco. Julia Moore, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Marina’s subsequent discontent snowballs into not one but two tiffs with Jason after the guests arrive. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025 All provide interesting examples of these types of tiffs. Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 Trade spats and tariff tiffs, reciprocity and revenge all are piling up as President Donald Trump seems hellbent on upending various long-standing alliances, as well as the country’s once solid economy. Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tiff

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1754, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiff was in 1700

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“Tiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiff. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tiff

noun
ˈtif
: a minor quarrel

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