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
These biscuits come together in a jiff for holiday company.
—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
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
These biscuits come together in a jiff for holiday company.
—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
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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Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Let the solution sit for about 10-15 minutes to break down grime and mineral deposits.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Expert picks On this day (May 13) in NBA Playoffs history 2004 — Derek Fisher with 0.4 seconds left.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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With your hands on the bar, pull to your upper abs, then pause for a few seconds.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
Noun
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If your heart is more adaptable, there will be more variance in the milliseconds between heartbeats.—
Allison Tsai,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2025
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And now Orjan’s son, Patrick Berg, is the heartbeat of this Bodo/Glimt side, the most successful in history, winners of four of the last five Norwegian Eliteserien titles.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the Heat, seeking a reset of their own after trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, are left to contemplate all of the what-ifs of Monday night’s lottery moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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In May 2023, Jenna posted a carousel of photos from their wedding day and other special moments since tying the knot in order to commemorate their 15th wedding anniversary.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The system synced with my phone in a jiffy. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, there are some pretty big draws for out-of-towners looking to spend a week enjoying the area, including great restaurants, a brand-new luxury resort, and plenty of public beaches sure to put you on island time in a jiffy.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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