Jiff Meaning in English
word
dʒɪf
JIF
dʒˈɪf
JIF
Definition
'Jiff' is an informal and very short way to say 'a moment' or 'a very short time.' People often use it to mean 'soon' or 'quickly.'
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal, mostly in spoken English and rare in writing. Often used in phrases like 'in a jiff' or 'back in a jiff.' Less common than 'jiffy,' but with the same meaning. Do not use in formal contexts.
Spanish: segundo (informal) - instantePortuguese (BR): segundo (informal) - instantePortuguese (PT): segundo (informal) - instanteChinese (Simplified): 一会儿 (口语) - 一瞬间Chinese (Traditional): 一會兒 (口語) - 一瞬間Hindi: पलभर (अनौपचारिक) - क्षणArabic: لحظة (عامية) - برهةBengali: এক মুহূর্ত - একটু সময়Russian: мгновение - секундочкаJapanese: ちょっと（の間） - 一瞬Vietnamese: chốc lát - một chútKorean: 잠깐 - 순식간Turkish: bir an - bir saniyeUrdu: ایک لمحہ - تھوڑی دیرIndonesian: sebentar - sekejap
Example Sentences
I'll be ready in a jiff.
basic
Can you come here for a jiff?
basic
Wait a jiff while I finish this.
basic
She’ll text you back in a jiff—she’s just making lunch.
natural
Hang on, I’ll get that for you in a jiff!
natural
Be patient—your coffee will be ready in a jiff.
natural