griff

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈgrif 

plural -s

dialectal, England

: a deep narrow glen or ravine

griff

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈgrif 

variants or less commonly griffin

ˈgri-fən 

plural -s

slang, British

: an accurate account : a factually correct piece of information

especially : a bit of inside information : tip

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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