tiff
/tɪf/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
A (generally small) argument or disagreement; a petty quarrel, a spat.
2
A brief outburst or period of bad temper; a snit; also (rare) any brief outburst (for example, of laughter).
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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