Tifts

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A plural form referring to small disputes or arguments between individuals or groups ; instances of minor quarrels or disagreements ; occurrences of petty differences or clashes in opinion
2. Multiple episodes of brief or trivial conflicts among people ; sets of short-lived or inconsequential fights or contentions ; examples of casual or slight altercations or squabbles
3. Several occasions involving slight bickering or friction between parties ; groupings of minor confrontations or rows ; clusters of brief or unimportant disputes or debates

Etymology: "Tifts" is the plural of "tift," a noun meaning a small, childish quarrel. It is closely tied to "tiff," the word it is compared with, and the two share the same sense of a minor squabble. Norwegian "teft," meaning a scent, is cited as a comparison, though the link between a smell and a petty row is not spelled out in the sources and remains unclear.

Synonyms: quarrels, disputes, arguments, conflicts, fights

Antonyms: agreements, accords, harmony, peace, truce