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.
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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.
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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.
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Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2023
The Lifestraw personal water filter, which can give you access to clean drinking water in a jiff.
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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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Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia once again let a first-round pick burn a hole in his pocket, trading his 2033 first (unprotected, according to ESPN) within seconds of the pick being eligible to trade.
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Experts recommend placing the back of your hand directly on the pavement for seven to 10 seconds.
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And that place is definitely close to the heartbeat of the city.
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Symptoms can include fever, rash, facial paralysis, an irregular heartbeat and arthritis, according to the CDC.
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Key moment The Dream controlled the game early.
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Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.
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Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy.
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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.
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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