Past tense of 'biff'; to hit or strike someone or something, or to throw with force, often used informally or playfully.
From 'biff,' likely onomatopoetic in origin, imitating the sound of a punch or strike. Entered English slang, particularly British English, as informal and expressive verb for hitting or striking.
Comic books made 'biff' immortal—when Batman punches someone and 'BIFF!' appears in a speech bubble, you're seeing decades of informal English perfectly captured as a sound effect that actually represents impact and humor simultaneously.
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