a petty quarrel.

a light blow; slap; smack.

to engage in a petty quarrel or dispute.

to splash or spatter; rain spatting against the window.

to strike lightly; slap.

noun

altercation , argument , beef * , bickering , brouhaha , conflict , difference of opinion , disagreement , discord , dissension , embroilment , falling-out , feud , flare-up , fracas , friction , fuss , hubbub , miff * , misunderstanding , row , rumpus * , run-in * , squabble , strife , tiff , words , bicker , clash , contention , controversy , debate , difficulty , dispute , fight , polemic , quarrel , run-in , word , wrangle , box , buffet , bust , chop , cuff , punch , smack , smacker , spank , swat , whack , beef , flood , gaiter , gush , rain , scrap , slap , spate , strike

verb

bicker , contend , dispute , fight , quarrel , quibble , squabble , tiff , wrangle , box , buffet , bust , cuff , punch , smack , spank , swat , whack