biff
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
noun
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a blow with the fist
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slang:school a blow to the palm of the hand with a strap or cane as a punishment
verb
Etymology
Origin of biff
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps imitative
Example Sentences
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On the first point: MoviePass’ old management did indeed biff it spectacularly.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2023
They could biff three and still embarrass the rest of the world.
From Slate • Aug. 12, 2016
But he not only fails at that job but realises he has to biff off when her fiancé shows up.
From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2015
Saturday's John Tessier sang with the subtler artistry, whereas the strong-voiced Jonathan Boyd was insistently loud and tended to biff out accents too emphatically.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2011
"Oh," said he, "never no more 'Merican biff for me."
From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.
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