First Known Use: 1700
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1tiff
intransitive verb \ˈtif\
Definition of TIFF
: to have a petty quarrel
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Origin of TIFF
origin unknown
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2tiff
noun
: a small fight or argument about something that is not important
Full Definition of TIFF
: a petty quarrel
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First Known Use of TIFF
1754
Related to TIFF
- Synonyms
- altercation, argle-bargle [chiefly British], argy-bargy [chiefly British], battle royal, bicker, brawl, contretemps, controversy, cross fire, disagreement, dispute, donnybrook, falling-out, fight, hassle, imbroglio, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, rhubarb, row, scrap, set-to, spat, squabble, argument, wrangle
TIFF Defined for Kids
tiff
noun \ˈtif\
Definition of TIFF for Kids
: a minor quarrel
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