Word of the day, Tiff Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Tiff Meaning A tiff is a small or petty argument or disagreement, often between friends or people who are otherwise close. It typically refers to something minor that is resolved quickly. Synonyms - Dispute - Altercation - Clash Pronunciation /tɪf/ Example The tiff between me and my friend, Umar Iliya Damagum, by Hassan Gimba Share with us a sentence with the word tiff; let's see how well you understand it.