as in minute
a very small space of time
give me a jiff while I go to get my coat
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Recent Examples of jiff
These biscuits come together in a jiff for holiday company.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
For instance, this Ninja Nutri Blender Set is equipped with eight powerful settings that can whip up smoothies and frozen margaritas in a jiff.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
Built-in Wi-Fi allows for quick sharing between devices, so your amazing shots can be posted to social media platforms in a jiff.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
The steel bracelet can be removed in a jiff, using little buttons on the first link, and swapped out for a black rubber strap with the star pattern.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2023
Wi-Fi allows for quick sharing between devices, so your amazing shots can be posted to social media platforms in a jiff.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2022
The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff.
—Christine Persaud, USA TODAY, 21 June 2021
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
For instance, this Ninja Nutri Blender Set is equipped with eight powerful settings that can whip up smoothies and frozen margaritas in a jiff.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
Built-in Wi-Fi allows for quick sharing between devices, so your amazing shots can be posted to social media platforms in a jiff.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
The steel bracelet can be removed in a jiff, using little buttons on the first link, and swapped out for a black rubber strap with the star pattern.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2023
Wi-Fi allows for quick sharing between devices, so your amazing shots can be posted to social media platforms in a jiff.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2022
The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff.
—Christine Persaud, USA TODAY, 21 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiff
Noun
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This is the perfect role for Porter Jr. He's best used as a 15-20 minute sparkplug off the Bucks' bench.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Contact was lost with Starship just under 10 minutes after liftoff.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2023, the Kenyan middle-distance runner set three women's world records, including running a blistering 4:07 for the mile, breaking the previous record by five seconds.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rozier, who has struggled to make shots this season, entered Friday’s game with 12.8 seconds left in the first quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One look at the churning lifts of Aspen Mountain or the intrepid hikers scaling the Maroon Bells confirms that the heartbeat of the old ski town still thumps beneath the glitz.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In other cases, medications prescribed after surgery may generate high levels of potassium in the blood, causing irregular heartbeats, said Dr. Elliot Tapper, an associate professor of hepatology at the University of Michigan.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Gene Hackman could utter just four simple words, and make a great film moment.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Six of Wands highlights a moment of triumph, and with Mercury entering your sign on the 8th, your communication becomes sharper.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Verdict: Small, Fast, and Effective With its deep analysis in the cloud, Webroot’s local presence is tiny, and its scans finish in a jiffy.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
4 Mar. 2025
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Instead, open jars in a jiffy with an inexpensive find from OXO.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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