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tiffin

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Noun — A light midday meal, especially as the term is used in South Asia and parts of the former British Empire.

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tiffin box pack a tiffin

Etymology

From an old English word "tiffing," meaning taking a small drink or snack, used in British colonial India for the midday meal.

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What does “tiffin” mean?

The word “tiffin” means a light midday meal, especially as the term is used in South Asia and parts of the former British Empire. In plain terms, a packed lunch, or the container it's carried in, especially in South Asian usage.

How do you pronounce “tiffin”?

“Tiffin” is pronounced TIHF-ihn (/ʈɪ.fɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “tiffin” in a sentence?

Here is “tiffin” used in a sentence: “They packed a tiffin of rice and curry for the train journey.”

What part of speech is “tiffin”?

“Tiffin” is a noun.

Where does the word “tiffin” come from?

The word “tiffin” comes from Old English. From an old English word "tiffing," meaning taking a small drink or snack, used in British colonial India for the midday meal.

How many meanings does “tiffin” have?

“Tiffin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light midday meal, especially as the term is used in South Asia and parts of the former British Empire.

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