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Definition of tiff

tiff

/tɪf/
tiff
Plural:tiffs
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Past Simple:tiffed
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Past Participle:tiffed
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Present Participle:tiffing
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• noun

1

A petty or trivial quarrel, especially between friends or romantic partners.

Example

"The couple had a minor tiff over where to go for dinner, but they quickly made up."

2

British A small draught or sip of liquor or diluted punch (now chiefly historical or dialectal).

Example

"The weary traveler stopped at the country inn for a quick tiff of warm punch."

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• verb

1

To have a petty quarrel or slight disagreement.

Example

"The two siblings were constantly tiffing about whose turn it was to wash the dishes."

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• Rhymes for tiff

• Nearby Words

tier
tiered
tiete
tiff
tiffany
tiger
tiger barb

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, the word is of uncertain origin, though likely imitative of a slight puff of air or an outburst of temper.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiff
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