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
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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Deputies found Chastain minutes after the attack and took him into custody.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Malik Reneau, a Miami native and Indiana transfer, led the Hurricanes with 22 points in 23 minutes on 9-of-15 shooting.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The second would put the party’s weight behind the more time-intensive, partisan pursuit of bigger health care changes.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But the evening wasn’t without late-game drama, as the Wildcats choked away an early 18-point lead as the 49ers cut the margin down to two with less than 30 seconds to play.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just one cup of joe is associated with reduced occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common form of abnormal heartbeat that causes your heart to race and can lead to blood clots, stroke or heart failure.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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He's been the heartbeat of their bullpen for years while being paid much less than his worth.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here, a range of cozy options that ship out in a jiffy (many that are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day), with the option to tack on a duvet cover separately.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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This fall Halloween craft idea comes together in a jiffy, thanks to a few of your favorite temporary tattoo designs and a little bit of water.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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