Example Sentences

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In 2013, the creator of the Gif graphics format insisted that his invention should be pronounced with a hard "g" - "jiff" rather than "giff".

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2017

“Off in a jiff, drinks with Kevin Spacey at a certain theatrical bar!” the next post reads.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2016

Lohr’s history I got through in a jiff.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2012

“Some of the hands would like to see you for half a jiff, Mr. Wade,” said he.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 by Various

"Half a jiff and I'll tell you your mother's Christian name."

From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)