jiff

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

I'd rather wear my homespun rig of pepper-salt and gray— I'll have it on in half a jiff, when I get home to-day.

From Farm Ballads by Carleton, Will

Take my hand, and I'll help you along, and you'll be warm in half a jiff.'

From The Adventure League by Skae, Hilda T.