noun

jiff

jihf

Jiff (noun) means a very short amount of time; a moment. Example: “Hang on, I'll be back in a jiff.”

noun

A very short amount of time; a moment.

"Hang on, I'll be back in a jiff."

"It only took a jiff to fix the settings."

How to use jiff

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal way of saying "very soon" or "in a moment."

When to use it

Casual and conversational, not used in formal writing.

Common pairings

in a jiff

jiffed past tense, jiffs plural, jiffs singular

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A shortened form of "jiffy."

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What does “jiff” mean?

The word “jiff” means a very short amount of time; a moment. In plain terms, an informal way of saying "very soon" or "in a moment.".

How do you pronounce “jiff”?

“Jiff” is pronounced jihf (/d͡ʒɪf/ in IPA).

How do you use “jiff” in a sentence?

Here is “jiff” used in a sentence: “Hang on, I'll be back in a jiff.”

What part of speech is “jiff”?

“Jiff” is a noun.

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