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Tiff

[tiff]

verb verbs

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. To steal or a thief
Examples

Dem catch one guy wey tiff phone for market.

If you tiff my book, I go report you to the teacher.

If you steal my book, I will report you to the teacher.

Pronunciationtiff

Part of speechverb

Registerinformal

Usage noteThis term is used across various social settings but carries a strong negative connotation regarding criminal behavior.

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