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
1
A very short amount of time; a moment.
"A lady's voice answered, “Be out in a jiff.”"
— David Jerome, Roastbeef's Promise (2009)
"Hang on, I'll be back in a jiff."
"It only took a jiff to fix the settings."
"You can keep Max company while I nip out for a jiff."
— Robert Barr, The Do-It-Yourself Job (1980)
How to use jiff
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- jiffs
- Third person singular
- jiffs
- Past tense
- jiffed
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Etymology
A shortened form of "jiffy."
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Rhymes for jiff
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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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