tiff /tɪf/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Origin: Perhaps from the sound of air escaping under pressure ]
a slight argument between friends or people who are in love
tiff with
Dave’s had a tiff with his girlfriend.
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THESAURUS
■ an argument that is not very serious
▪ squabble /ˈskwɒb ə l $ ˈskwɑː-/ an argument about something that is not important:
There were the usual squabbles between brothers and sisters.
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Voters are tired of petty squabbles between party leaders.
▪ tiff informal an argument that is not very serious, between people who are in love:
Gary had a bit of a tiff with his girlfriend.
▪ misunderstanding a slight argument – a rather formal word which is often used humorously:
There was a slight misunderstanding over the bill, but everything’s been sorted out now.
▪ skirmish a short argument, especially between politicians or sports opponents:
Evans and O'Brien had several political skirmishes.