Not an argument and not exactly
neutral territory, a shitata is a phase of
interaction where shit is flung but the friendship is not over. Going through some shit with someone, basically. Can involve
more than 1 person: the shitata is usually a grander scale shit slinging fest between multiple people. Like a brouhaha, but more catty.
Billy told Mary that Jane said that Esther was a total slut and now Billy's
in the doghouse because Jane is pissed that he told Mary anything about her
opinions of Esther. Mary told Annie & this all got back to Esther, who isn't
talking to Jane anymore. Pfft...what a huge shitata!