biff
1a blow; punch.
to hit; punch.
Origin of biff
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The Phillies’ good-as-anyone top-line starters, Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler, have over the postseason alternated lockdown performances with big ol’ biffs.
The Phillies Will Need The Long Ball For A Long Shot World Series Comeback | Robert O'Connell | November 4, 2022 | FiveThirtyEightSo soon-to-be-Spiderman Andrew Garfield should get the prize for his powerful performance as biff in Death of a Salesman.
The Tony Awards Are About a Lot More Than Theatrical Excellence | Janice Kaplan | June 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe play also stars Andrew Garfield (The Social Network, Spiderman) as his son biff.
2012 Tony Nominations Revealed: ‘Once,’ “Salesman,’ ‘Wit,’ ‘Starcatcher,’ and More | Brittany Jones-Cooper | May 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST[Laughs] I had auditioned for biff, and everyone they liked as a runner-up became [his goon squad].
Billy Zane Opens Up About ‘Titanic,’ ‘Zoolander,’ and the Lost Decade | Marlow Stern | April 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTBob had a habit of acting on the impulse of the moment, and before the farmer had time to put 170 up his hands, biff!
The Golden Boys and Their New Electric Cell | L. P. Wyman
biff did not reply at once; there was no use in hurrying—not about anything.
Peter | F. Hopkinson SmithLittle biff never had any swing to his gait—none that his fellows ever noticed.
Peter | F. Hopkinson SmithNobody could sell biff any gold stock—nor any other kind of stock.
Peter | F. Hopkinson SmithLay off that stuff or I'll be constrained to introduce you to a new brand of 'biff!
Biltmore Oswald | J. Thorne Smith, Jr.
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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