1. fights between cats
2. spiteful quarrels or disputes, especially between women
Usage: informal; potentially offensive

Examples

• The neighbors complained about the loud catfights in the alley at night.
• Two stray cats got into a catfight over territory.
• The meeting turned into a series of petty catfights over minor issues.
• She refused to get involved in the office catfights.
• The documentary showed how catfights establish dominance among feral cats.
• Political debates sometimes devolve into catfights rather than substantive discussion.