biff

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noun
  1. a blow; punch.

verb (used with object)
  1. to hit; punch.

Origin of biff

1
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; perhaps imitative

Other definitions for biff (2 of 2)

biff2
[ bif ]

noun

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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 Parry
  • Responding 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 Chester
  • Ripley 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 Chester
  • Biffs 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

biff

/ (bɪf) slang /


noun
  1. a blow with the fist

  2. Irish school slang a blow to the palm of the hand with a strap or cane as a punishment

verb
  1. (tr) to give (someone) such a blow

Origin of biff

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C20: probably of imitative origin

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