jiff

noun

ˈjif How to pronounce jiff (audio)
Definition of jiffnext
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 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
  1. minute
  2. second
  3. heartbeat
  4. moment
  5. jiffy
Noun
  • Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Just minutes later, Meyer transferred $10,000 from a fund account containing only investor money to the Meyer Global Partners account.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • The Tigers pulled to within a point with 23 seconds left in the game after Tre Nichols escaped a trio of would-be tacklers and lofted a 67-yard touchdown pass to Carter McElhany.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The senior receiver made a game-winning, one-handed catch on fourth-and-goal for the Eagles in the closing seconds — and much to the delight of senior quarterback Sean Ruisz.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • People with sleep apnea are two to five times more likely to have an irregular heartbeat.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Among the younger adults who experienced strokes, there was an increase in hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and substance use.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of heartbeat
Noun
  • There will be moments when someone looks toward the door expecting to see that smile, that wave, or that familiar face coming in to say hello.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Terracotta Simpson believes that, while dark, traditionally neutral tones have had their moment, earth tones are likely to become more popular in 2027.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • The Place-d'Armes metro station, a three-minute walk from the hotel, can also bring you closer to other hot spots around the city in a jiffy, like Mount Royal, Jean Talon Market, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, near the pretty McGill campus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
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“Jiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiff. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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