noun
tiff
tihf
Tiff (noun) means a minor argument or quarrel. Example: “The couple had a little tiff over whose turn it was to cook.”
noun
1
A minor argument or quarrel.
"The couple had a little tiff over whose turn it was to cook."
"They made up quickly after their tiff."
verb
1
To have a minor argument or disagreement.
"The two sisters tiffed over the last slice of cake."
How to use tiff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, usually short-lived argument.
When to use it
Informal — used for petty squabbles, not serious conflicts.
Common pairings
a little tiff
have a tiff
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Word forms
- Plural
- tiffs
- Third person singular
- tiffs
- Past tense
- tiffed
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The couple had a little _____ over whose turn it was to cook.
Etymology
Origin unclear, possibly imitating the sound of a small huff or puff of irritation.
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Rhymes for tiff
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What does “tiff” mean?
The word “tiff” means a minor argument or quarrel. In plain terms, a small, usually short-lived argument.
How do you pronounce “tiff”?
“Tiff” is pronounced tihf (/tɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “tiff” in a sentence?
Here is “tiff” used in a sentence: “The couple had a little tiff over whose turn it was to cook.”
What part of speech is “tiff”?
Depending on how it is used, “tiff” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “tiff” have?
“Tiff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a minor argument or quarrel.
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