aff
n. C2 Proficiency aff
n. a short way to say 'affection' or 'affectionate'. You use it in very casual speech to show you like someone or something.
n. a clipped form of 'affection' or 'affectionate'. Informal in register; primarily used in spoken English to express a warm, personal feeling.
He gave her a quick 'aff' on the cheek.
After the long flight, the two friends shared a warm 'aff' to show they were glad to see each other.
While the term is rarely written in formal correspondence, a simple 'aff' can convey a level of intimacy that a full sentence might struggle to achieve in a crowded airport.
Apocopic form of affirmative.