adj
Meaning 1
good or attractive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, slang
Examples
- You look quite piff today.
Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
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rhymes with -ɪf
intj
Meaning 2
An exclamation of annoyance or contempt; pish; pshaw.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
Piffle; nonsense; rubbish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 4
To throw something vigorously.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia
Qualifier: South Australian and Victorian
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History
Etymology
Unknown. Perhaps a variant of puff suggestive of a blown kiss; or perhaps a shortening of epiphany.
Onomatopoeic
Clipping of piffle.