tiff — a petty quarrel or minor disagreement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a petty quarrel or minor disagreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /tɪf/
Example Sentences
- My parents had a tiff about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
- The roommates tiffed over whose turn it was to buy toilet paper.
- After their brief tiff, they made up and went for ice cream.
tiff
NOUN[/tɪf/]
a petty quarrel or minor disagreement
The sisters had a silly tiff over the last slice of cake.
Their tiff by the cliff leaves them both stiff!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
First appeared in 18th century English, originally meaning 'a sip of liquor' but gradually evolved to mean 'a minor quarrel.' The meaning likely shifted from describing small disputes that arose during drinking.
Breakdown
tiff (simple root word with no clear prefix or suffix breakdown - meaning evolved from 'sip of drink' to 'petty argument')
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📝Examples
“My parents had a tiff about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“The roommates tiffed over whose turn it was to buy toilet paper.”
“After their brief tiff, they made up and went for ice cream.”
“Don't let a small tiff ruin your friendship.”
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