Jiff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jiff is a noun meaning (informal) A jiffy; a moment; a short time.
Meaning
(informal) A jiffy; a moment; a short time.
More Meanings
- (slang) to deceive, swindle, trick
Example Sentences
A lady's voice answered, “Be out in a jiff.”
You can keep Max company while I nip out for a jiff.
Tell my man, “The usual, plus a shot for the kid” / He did his bartender thizzle, got my order in a jif
Oh, yerss. Come in. Half a jiff till I finished this bottom stair. Now then—whoa!—don't touch that banister; it's a bit loose.
Word Forms
- jiffs
- jif
- jiffing
- jiffed
Synonyms for jiff
Depending on context, synonyms include instant, mo, sec, tick, bit, crack.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sec, jiffy, jigtime, split-second, snap, whipstitch.
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