biff Meaning & Definition
What Does Biff Mean?
Biff is used as a noun meaning A sudden, sharp blow or punch. It can also mean A wipeout. As a verb, it means To punch or hit. As an interjection, it means The sound of a person being punched or hit.
Word Facts for Biff
| Part of speech | noun, verb, interjection |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɪf// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lick, poke and punch |
| Plural | biffs |
| Verb forms | biffs, biffing, biffed |
Biff Definition (Noun)
- A sudden, sharp blow or punch.
- A wipeout.
Biff as a Verb
- To punch or hit.
- To discard; to throw out; to throw away.
- To wipe out; to faceplant; to fall.
- To mess up.
- To move quickly.
Biff as an Interjection
- The sound of a person being punched or hit.
Synonyms of Biff
Biff synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Biff
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Biff in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
biff (plural biffs)
biff (third-person singular simple present biffs, present participle biffing, simple past and past participle biffed)
biff
Words That Rhyme With Biff
Origin of Biff
Onomatopoeic.
Pronouncing Biff
The standard pronunciation of biff is //bɪf//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Biff
Is biff a noun or a verb?
Biff is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an interjection.
What is another word for biff?
Close synonyms of biff are lick, poke and punch. See the full list of biff synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of biff?
The plural of biff is biffs.
What is the past tense of biff?
The past tense of biff is biffed. The present participle is biffing.