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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeff¹

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

Example Sentences

Democrat Jeff Merkley of Oregon has been delivering remarks on the Senate floor since 6:30 p.m.

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She points to an instance when Hersh and reporter Jeff Gerth examined the corporate filings of the New York Times, which happened to be his employer at the time.

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“And Jeff is the kind of person that will look into those things.”

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It features a stellar lineup including guitarist Jeff Parker, who had recently relocated from the Windy City to Los Angeles, as well as bassist Ben Shepherd and vibraphonist Justin Thomas.

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She dressed F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, musician FKA Twigs, and actor Jeff Goldblum for this year's Met Gala and has made T-shirts with musician Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyoncé.

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