a. colloq. rare0. [f. TIFF sb.3 + -ISH1.] Given to tiffs, ready to take offence; pettish, peevish.
1855. in Clarke.
1864. in Webster.
1875. Bury & Norwich Post, 23 Nov., 7/5. Gladwell said that he certainly had had a little to drink, when the policeman went up to him in a tiffish sort of way, and ordered him about.