# biff

/ˈbɪf/ (US) · /bˈɪf/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/biff
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a strong hit or a punch. It is a very casual word used mostly in British English to describe a physical blow.

For teachers: a forceful blow or punch. Primarily British in register and informal in tone; often used in the context of sports or physical altercations.

## Examples

- He gave the ball a good biff with his bat.
- The player took a heavy biff to the shoulder during the final minutes of the match.
- The boxer's heavy biff to the jaw ended the contest in the third round, leaving the crowd in stunned silence as the challenger collapsed to the mat.

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