noun
biff
bihf
Biff (noun) means a sharp punch or blow, used informally. Example: “He got a biff on the nose during the scuffle.”
noun
1
A sharp punch or blow, used informally.
"He got a biff on the nose during the scuffle."
verb
1
To hit or punch someone.
"She biffed him on the arm for teasing her."
2
Informal for falling down or crashing, especially on a bike or skateboard.
"He biffed it on the last jump and scraped his knee."
How to use biff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA punch, or to hit someone — also used casually to mean falling or crashing.
When to use it
Very informal; mostly used in casual or playful speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- biffs
- Third person singular
- biffs
- Past tense
- biffed
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Etymology
An imitative, or onomatopoeic, word meant to sound like the noise of a punch landing.
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What does “biff” mean?
The word “biff” means a sharp punch or blow, used informally. In plain terms, a punch, or to hit someone — also used casually to mean falling or crashing.
How do you pronounce “biff”?
“Biff” is pronounced bihf (/bɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “biff” in a sentence?
Here is “biff” used in a sentence: “He got a biff on the nose during the scuffle.”
What part of speech is “biff”?
Depending on how it is used, “biff” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “biff” have?
“Biff” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sharp punch or blow, used informally.
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