Jeff

[ jef ]

noun
  1. a male given name, form of Jeffrey.

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British Dictionary definitions for jeff

jeff

/ (dʒɛf) /


verb(tr) Australian slang
  1. to downsize or close down (an organization)

  2. to reduce (staff numbers) or dismiss (an employee)

  1. to spoil or destroy ruthlessly

Origin of jeff

1
C20: named after Jeff Kennett, former premier of the state of Victoria, Australia
  • Former names: kennett

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