I. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English tiffen, from Old French tifer, tiffer
obsolete : to deck out : dress
II. ˈtif noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. archaic : alcoholic liquor especially when weak : small beer
2. archaic : a small draft of liquor (as punch)
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: a slight fit of anger : an outburst of temper or spite : a petty quarrel
in tizzies over tiffs with boyfriends — Stanley Frank
Synonyms: see quarrel
IV. intransitive verb
: to be in a tiff or pet : quarrel in a small way : be peevish — usually used with with
tiffed with friends and foes alike
V. intransitive verb
Etymology: back-formation from tiffin
India : to take tiffin : lunch
VI. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
chiefly Midland : barite