tiff

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a quarrel about petty points

Etymology

The origin of the noun is unknown; it is possibly originally dialectal and may be onomatopoeic, representing the sound of a small puff of air or gas. The verb is derived from the noun.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bicker, bickering, spat, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss

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