tiff

Meanings

• Noun

  A disagreement or argument, typically a minor one.

  - "They had a tiff over who should do the dishes."
  - "Their tiff lasted for hours."
  - "They made up after their tiff."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tiff
giff , stiff , lift

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Homophones

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1. Tiffany (English) : A famous brand name of luxury jewelry and goods.
   

2. Tiffin (English) : A light meal or snack, typically one taken at mid-afternoon.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tiff that leads to same result
tiff , tiffs , tiffed , tiffing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a tap' or 'a shake' in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tiff' first appeared in print in the English language around 1560.

2. The origin of the word 'tiff' is believed to be related to the Old English word 'teofan', meaning 'to shake or tremble'.

3. In some parts of the United States, 'tiff' is also used to refer to a small glass or container used to hold alcoholic beverages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quarrel: A more intense and prolonged form of disagreement or argument.

2. Dispute: A formal disagreement or contest, often involving legal proceedings.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tiff' has been used to describe minor disagreements and arguments between characters in various novels and short stories.

How to Memorize "tiff"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small disagreement between two people, like a back-and-forth conversation that escalates slightly.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'disagreement' and remember that 'tiff' is a milder form of it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A Tiff is a Tiny If' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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