griff
[ grif ]
/ grɪf /
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noun
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Origin of griff
First recorded in 1890–95; by shortening
Words nearby griff
grievance committee, grievant, grieve, grievous, grievous bodily harm, griff, griffa, griffe, Griffes, griffin, Griffith
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British Dictionary definitions for griff
griff
/ (ɡrɪf) /
noun
slang information; news
Word Origin for griff
C20: from griffin ²
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