Jeff

[jef]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Jeffrey.

jeff

/ dʒɛf /

verb

1. to downsize or close down (an organization)

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

3. to spoil or destroy ruthlessly

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeff¹

C20: named after Jeff Kennett, former premier of the state of Victoria, Australia

Example Sentences

Sylmar won City titles in 1992 and 1994 under coach Jeff Engilman.

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Jeff: Everyone is really upset that it's not worked out with Gerrard, but most likely this is because they're focused on their corporate set-up.

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Jeff: If Lampard, McInnes or Ferguson are not announced, it's going to be Groundhog Day, but it'll be the board as well as Stewart and Thelwell who will come under pressure this time.

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“Jeff feels he can make the throws,” said Crespi president Ken Foersch, who played for Tedford at Fresno State.

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The JV program, under former Loyola High and Cal State Northridge coach Jeff Kearin, is 16-0 the last two seasons.

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