ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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