Meaning & use
Jiff
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An informal shortening of "jiffy"; a very short, unspecified amount of time.
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I'll be back in a jiff, just let me grab my coat.
The download finished in a jiff on the new connection.
A note on using this word
"Jiff" and "jiffy" have been used informally since the late 18th century, though their exact origin is unknown.
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eternity
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