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Jeff

[ jef ]

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Jeffrey.


jeff

/ dʒɛf /

verb

  1. to downsize or close down (an organization)
  2. to reduce (staff numbers) or dismiss (an employee)
  3. to spoil or destroy ruthlessly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeff1

C20: named after Jeff Kennett, former premier of the state of Victoria, Australia
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Example Sentences

Journalist and author Jeff Shartlet argues that the selection of Hegseth is as troubling a sign as Trump’s pick for deputy chief of staff, signaling his intent to carry out mass deportations and ensure that the military answers not to the U.S.

From Salon

She designed the experience with her husband, Jeff.

Despite his relatively low visibility, Haynes’ complex but always swinging style has had a significant impact — first upon the playing of such otherwise highly original drummers as Jones, DeJohnette and Tony Williams and in more recent years on Jeff “Tain” Watts, Eric Harland, Matt Wilson and others.

Private prisons: Barack Obama vowed to phase out private prisons during his presidency, so of course the incarceration business celebrated when Trump first won in 2016 and Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed course.

From Slate

The legislation has been touted by President-elect Donald Trump and was signed into law in June by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry.

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