diff

noun

slang

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diff was in 1896

Dictionary Entries Near diff

Cite this Entry

“Diff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diff. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

diff

noun
slang
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