biff

[ bif ]

/ bɪf /

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noun

a blow; punch.

verb (used with object)

to hit; punch.

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Origin of biff

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps imitative

Words nearby biff

Bierstadt, bierstube, biestings, bifacial, bifarious, biff, biffer, BIFFEX, biffin, biffo, biffy

Other definitions for biff (2 of 2)

biff²

[ bif ]

/ bɪf /

noun

biffy.

How to use biff in a sentence

So soon-to-be-Spiderman Andrew Garfield should get the prize for his powerful performance as Biff in Death of a Salesman.
The Tony Awards Are About a Lot More Than Theatrical Excellence|Janice Kaplan|June 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The play also stars Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, Spiderman) as his son Biff.
2012 Tony Nominations Revealed: ‘Once,’ “Salesman,’ ‘Wit,’ ‘Starcatcher,’ and More|Brittany Jones-Cooper|May 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
[Laughs] I had auditioned for Biff, and everyone they liked as a runner-up became [his goon squad].
Billy Zane Opens Up About ‘Titanic,’ ‘Zoolander,’ and the Lost Decade|Marlow Stern|April 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Bob had a habit of acting on the impulse of the moment, and before the farmer had time to put 170 up his hands, biff!
The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell|L. P. Wyman

Biff did not reply at once; there was no use in hurrying—not about anything.
Peter|F. Hopkinson Smith
Little Biff never had any swing to his gait—none that his fellows ever noticed.
Peter|F. Hopkinson Smith
Nobody could sell Biff any gold stock—nor any other kind of stock.
Peter|F. Hopkinson Smith
Lay off that stuff or I'll be constrained to introduce you to a new brand of 'Biff!
Biltmore Oswald|J. Thorne Smith, Jr.

British Dictionary definitions for biff

biff

/ (bɪf) slang /

noun

a blow with the fist

Irish school slang a blow to the palm of the hand with a strap or cane as a punishment

verb

(tr) to give (someone) such a blow

Word Origin for biff

C20: probably of imitative origin

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