the girls are fighting

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Meaning · English

Used to describe a dramatic conflict between two or more famous or powerful individuals or groups, especially one perceived as petty, ridiculous, or out of touch.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Did you hear about the fiery shouting match between the cabinet picks yesterday? The girls are fighting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “the girls are fighting” mean?

Used to describe a dramatic conflict between two or more famous or powerful individuals or groups, especially one perceived as petty, ridiculous, or out of touch.

Is “the girls are fighting” formal or informal?

the girls are fighting is generally humorous, slang.