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in a tiff
In a state of disagreement, often over something minor or petty. Oh, your sisters are in a tiff over who is bringing dessert to the party. Can you please tell them it's not a big deal? No, Terri and Leann are definitely in a tiff about something—I could feel the tension too. They're teenagers, so they're in a tiff one day and best friends the next.
lovers' tiff
An argument between two people who are romantically involved. Said especially of that which is relatively trivial. A: "So, why aren't they talking to each other?" B: "Some stupid lovers' tiff, I think. Who knows." I don't think a lovers' tiff here and there is any cause for concern. A relationship plagued by constant fighting, on the other hand, is something you should probably be worried about.
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