Biff — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Biff

Biff (noun)

whack, blow

Biff (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

"he got a biff in the noggin as his reward for trying to intervene in the fight"

similar: bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, douse (British), fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, larrup (dialect), lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger, stripe, stroke, swat, swipe, switch, thud, thump, thwack, wallop, welt, whack, wham, whop

related: counter, counterblow, counterpunch, counterstroke, body blow, hand, kick, knee, left, one-two, rabbit punch, right, right-hander, roundhouse, shiver, sidewinder, sucker punch, swing, uppercut, cruncher, kayo, knockdown, knockout, KO, bastinado, battering, beating, bludgeoning, clobbering, cudgeling, drubbing, hammering, lambasting, licking, pasting, pounding, pummeling, thrashing, flogging, walloping, whip, whipping

Biff (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

"the elderly woman swung her purse and biffed the mugger upside the head"

similar: bang, bash, bat, belt, bludgeon, bob, bonk, bop, box, bust, clap, clip, clobber, clock, clout, crack, hammer, hit, knock, nail, paste, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, tag, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, zap, hang one on

related: batter, beat, buffet, bung, chop, cuff, drub, lace, lambaste, lick, mangle, maul, pelt, pepper, pommel, pummel, rough, scuff, bunt, flick, stroke, tap, bump, butt, jab, jostle, kick, knee, poke, prod, push, shove, stamp, bowl (down or over), cream, deck, dump (slang), fell, floor, knock down, level, rabbit-punch, sucker punch, cane, club, cudgel, flail, flog, lash, sap, slash, sledge, sledgehammer, spear, stab, switch, thrash, whip, bean, brain, conk, skull

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Biff

The most common words with a similar meaning to Biff:

British: douse

Dialect: larrup

bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, blow, bop, box, buffet, bust, chop, clap, clip, clout, crack, cuff, dab, fillip, hack, haymaker, hit, hook, knock, lash, lick, pelt, pick, plump, poke, pound, punch, rap, slam, slap, slug, smack, smash, sock, spank, stinger

Related Words for Biff

Word Forms of Biff

Derived words: biff (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Biff

probably imitative

First known use: circa 1887

Frequently Asked Questions about Biff

What does "Biff" mean?

"Biff" means whack, blow. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: whack, blow. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Biff"?

Other words for "Biff" include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, blow, bop and box. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Biff" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Biff"?

There are 160 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Biff". Common alternatives include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt, blow, bop, box, buffet and bust.

How do you use "Biff" in a sentence?

Examples of "Biff" in a sentence: "he got a biff in the noggin as his reward for trying to intervene in the fight"; "the elderly woman swung her purse and biffed the mugger upside the head".

Is "Biff" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Biff" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Biff"?

"Biff" is pronounced /ˈbif/.

What is the origin of the word "Biff"?

"Biff" comes from probably imitative. First known use: circa 1887.

What is another word for "Biff" meaning "a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument"?

When "Biff" (noun) means a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument, synonyms include bang, bash, bat, beat, belt and blow.