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biff
1[ bif ]
/ bɪf /
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noun
a blow; punch.
verb (used with object)
to hit; punch.
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Origin of biff
1An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps imitative
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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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