biff

[ bif ]

/ bɪf /

Slang.

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noun

a blow; punch.

verb (used with object)

to hit; punch.

Nearby words

bierstadt, bierstube, biestings, bifacial, bifarious, biff, biffer, biffex, biffin, biffo, biffy

Origin of biff

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps imitative

Definition for biff (2 of 2)

biff

[ bif ]

/ bɪf /

noun

biffy.

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Examples from the Web for biff

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
It was three years after his death that Mrs. Biff came to Elinor, with whom she has lived since.
Stories That End Well|Octave Thanet

The three men on shore immediately ran down the bank, and sprang into the water to help Biff out with his burden.
The Making of Bobby Burnit|George Randolph Chester
The late Biff was a handsome man who never let other people's comforts or rights interfere with his own pleasure.
Stories That End Well|Octave Thanet
Mr. Biff Bates, the well-known and justly celebrated ex-champion middleweight, announced Bobby with a grin.
The Making of Bobby Burnit|George Randolph Chester
Biff Bates, quivering with joy, rang loudly upon a porcelain electric-light shade with his pencil and called: Time!
The Making of Bobby Burnit|George Randolph Chester

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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