biff
1a blow; punch.
to hit; punch.
Origin of biff
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How to use biff in a sentence
At least the fly buzzes round a bit and thinks he is seeing life before he biffs into the web.
The Law and the Poor | Edward Abbott ParryResponding to Biffs cheerful grin and Mr. Trimmers sheepish one with what politeness he could muster, Bobby glumly went home.
The Making of Bobby Burnit | George Randolph ChesterRipley considered this ultimatum for a moment in silence, and then, to Biffs surprise, suddenly ran out of the door.
The Making of Bobby Burnit | George Randolph ChesterBiffs head had been grazed slightly, enough to daze him for an instant, but he held himself up mechanically.
The Making of Bobby Burnit | George Randolph Chester
British Dictionary definitions for biff
/ (bɪf) slang /
a blow with the fist
Irish school slang a blow to the palm of the hand with a strap or cane as a punishment
(tr) to give (someone) such a blow
Origin of biff
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