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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Earlier that season, Bill Belichick had exploited a loophole in the NFL rulebook by committing consecutive penalties that kept the clock running for an extra minute and a half during a 33-0 blowout of the Jets.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins ventured to Detroit for their second preseason game and won, 24-17, as rookie cornerback Ethan Robinson had the play of the game with a dramatic leaping interception with 22 seconds left at the Dolphins’ 20-yard line.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Even clean, quiet moments are disrupted with intrusive thoughts, a pang of anxiety appearing when one least expects it.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Scheffler rode that late-round momentum into an impressive three-shot lead, but Saturday's rollercoaster of a leaderboard is a reminder that what goes up can plummet in a jiffy.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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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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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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