noun
Griff
grihf
Griff (noun) means a firm hold or grasp on something. Example: “He kept a tight griff on the rope as the boat rocked.”
noun
1
A firm hold or grasp on something.
"He kept a tight griff on the rope as the boat rocked."
"She lost her griff on the ladder and nearly slipped."
2
In weaving, a set of parallel bars used to lift the hooked wires that raise the warp threads for patterned fabric.
"The old loom's griff needed adjusting before it could weave the pattern correctly."
3
Slang term for marijuana.
"They passed around some griff at the party."
How to use Griff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a firm grip on something, a mechanical part in a weaving loom, or slang for marijuana.
When to use it
The grip/grasp sense is dialectal or dated; the marijuana sense is slang.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A shortened form of earlier griffin.
Rhymes for Griff
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What does “Griff” mean?
The word “Griff” means a firm hold or grasp on something. In plain terms, depending on context: a firm grip on something, a mechanical part in a weaving loom, or slang for marijuana.
How do you pronounce “Griff”?
“Griff” is pronounced grihf (/ɡɹɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Griff” in a sentence?
Here is “Griff” used in a sentence: “He kept a tight griff on the rope as the boat rocked.”
What part of speech is “Griff”?
“Griff” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Griff” have?
“Griff” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a firm hold or grasp on something.
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