biff
biff Lexical Profile
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• noun
A sharp blow or punch, typically delivered with the fist (informal).
"In the old slapstick comedy, the clown took a playful biff on the nose."
Australian Physical fighting or a brawl, especially among players during a contact sports match (Australian and New Zealand informal).
"The referee quickly stepped in to stop the biff that broke out between the rival forwards."
• verb
To strike or hit someone or something sharply, especially with the fist (informal).
"The boxer managed to biff his opponent squarely on the chin during the opening round."
American To fail at, botch, or suffer a clumsy fall or mishap during an activity (North American slang).
"The skateboarder tried a difficult jump over the rail but ended up biffing the landing."
New Zealand To throw, hurl, or toss something away carelessly (New Zealand informal).
"He decided to biff the broken umbrella into the rubbish bin on his way home."
• interjection
Used to represent the sound or sudden impact of a sharp blow or punch, especially in comic books.
"Biff! The superhero knocked the villain backward with a single comic-book punch."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in the mid-19th century as a colloquial term, the word is likely imitative of the dull, sharp sound of a punch or heavy blow.