jiff

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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

"Don't wait for me," he shouted after the others, "I'm coming in a jiff."

From The Happy Adventurers by Middleton, Lydia Miller

"Swindells," Alicia shouted to the original cabman, "just wait a jiff!"

From Hilda Lessways by Bennett, Arnold