biff
word
/ˈbɪf/
bif
/bˈɪf/
bif
Definition
A quick, hard hit or punch, usually used informally to describe a physical blow given to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, typical of British and Australian English. Often used in phrases like 'give someone a biff' or as a verb: 'biffed him on the nose.' Rare in American English except in comic or playful contexts. Not appropriate for formal writing.
Spanish: golpe (informal) - trompazo (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): soco (informal) - pancada (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): murro (informal) - pancada (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 猛击（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 猛擊（非正式）Hindi: मुक्का (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ضربة قوية (عامية)Bengali: ঘুষি - আঘাত (ত্বরিত এবং শক্ত আঘাত)Russian: удар - тумак (разговорное)Japanese: パンチ - 一撃 (軽い打撃)Vietnamese: cú đấm - cú đánh (mạnh và nhanh)Korean: 주먹질 - 한방Turkish: yumruk - darbe (hızlı ve sert vuruş)Urdu: مکا - تھپڑ (غیر رسمی، سخت ضرب)Indonesian: pukulan - tinju (pukulan cepat dan keras)
Example Sentences
The comic book character delivered a big biff to the villain.
basic
Watch out or you'll get a biff if you tease him.
natural
He accidentally biffed the lamp while dancing.
natural
That was a solid biff—he won't mess with you again!
natural
He gave his brother a biff on the arm.
basic
She tried to avoid the biff in the playground.
basic