Search Dictionary
Definition of jiff

jiff

/dʒɪf/
jiff
Plural:jiffs
JUMP TO:

jiff Lexical Profile

jiff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A very short period of time; a moment or instant (used chiefly in the phrase "in a jiff").

Example

"Wait right there and I will be back in a jiff with the spare keys."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for jiff
Antonyms
View all antonyms for jiff

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in the informal prepositional phrase "in a jiff" to mean "very soon."

• Rhymes for jiff

• Nearby Words

jib
jibe
jicama
jiff
jiffy
jig
jigger

Word Origin & Etymology

A 19th-century clipped form of "jiffy," which originated in late 18th-century British thieves' slang meaning "lightning."

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jiff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jiff
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.