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.
—
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
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
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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Kenyan Priscah Cherono took the lead immediately in the women’s race and was already two minutes ahead of the chase pack by the ninth mile.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, fly into Johannesburg and connect to Polokwane, where the lodge arranges a 90-minute road transfer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Wildcats began applying more defensive pressure in the second quarter, forcing two turnovers against UConn through the first 90 seconds after the Huskies gave up two in the entire opening quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 35 points on 13-of-17 shooting, 12 rebounds and seven assists before fouling out in the final seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The potential serious risks of NAD+ injections include infections at the injection site, nerve damage, and unpredictable side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, chills and vomiting, federal regulators say.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s Coogler’s challenge too, and this is his moment to encourage the industry to get back to making ambitious populist hits.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For fashion, the Fall/Winter 2026 season arrived at a moment of heightened uncertainty, as wholesale continues its rocky reset and geopolitical uncertainty remains high.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instant oatmeal: Steamed, rolled, cut, and transformed into breakfast in a jiffy, these pre-cooked oat groats carry a high glycemic load.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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Pasta and chicken are not only the perfect match-up, but get dinner on the table in a jiffy.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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