The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TIFFS
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What does TIFFS mean?
TIFFS noun- A small argument; a petty quarrel.
- Liquor; especially, a small draught of liquor.
- To quarrel.
- To deck out; to dress.
- (British India) To have lunch.