Jeff
noun
a male given name, form of Jeffrey.
Jeff
American
[jef]
/ dʒɛf /
noun
jeff
British
/ dʒɛf /
verb
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to downsize or close down (an organization)
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to reduce (staff numbers) or dismiss (an employee)
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to spoil or destroy ruthlessly
Etymology
Origin of jeff
C20: named after Jeff Kennett, former premier of the state of Victoria, Australia
Example Sentences
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Jeff Bezos, Bernard Arnault and Elon Musk created superior products for millions of happy customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Defence barrister Jeff Jones said Morecroft's partner had secured a £10,000 loan that could be paid immediately towards the compensation.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Jeff Judge, of Forest Hills, Md., has done a Roth conversion for a client who was 27.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
A few years later, Alan and Sherry offered Jeff another deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
But Jeff and I had been friends for a longtime.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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