Spats
'spats' is the definition.
('tiff' can be a synonym of 'spat')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tiffs that I've seen before include "Arguments" , "Small quarrels" , "Spats" , "Petty quarrels" , "Huffs; squabbles" .)
'spats' is the definition.
('gaiter' can be a synonym of 'spat')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for gaiters that I've seen before include "Covers for lower legs" , "Cloth coverings for legs - bishops may wear them" , "Spats" , "things keeping mud off" , "Legwear" .)