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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Beats says five minutes of charging provides 1.5 hours of audio playback, while the total time to charge both the case and earbuds from 0 to 100% is two hours.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Let your eyes fully adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the time it was released, the poll, conducted by Victory Insights, showed Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez running a distant second behind Donalds.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Example: If asked to teach something in 60 seconds, pick a unique skill and keep it engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Women typically experience pain in the arms, shoulders, neck or back, rapid heartbeat, headache and heartburn are most common.—
Ilsa Bruins,
Flow Space,
6 Feb. 2025
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The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring, have been well documented and while those landmark events will live in ‘The Greatest,’ the heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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The iconic sketch comedy show took a moment to recognize some of its past problematic moments during SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Versace has dressed Carpenter for quite a number of major moments.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Unlike a trash can, which can be emptied in a jiffy, garbage disposal cleaning needs to be more than running it for 30 seconds with hot water.—
Julia Mitchem,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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