jiff

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In 2013, the creator of the Gif graphics format insisted that his invention should be pronounced with a hard "g" - "jiff" rather than "giff".

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2017

“Off in a jiff, drinks with Kevin Spacey at a certain theatrical bar!” the next post reads.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2016

Lohr’s history I got through in a jiff.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2012

They'd have made a jolly sight neater job of it than you have—keep still a jiff till I've tucked this tape in.

From In Brief Authority by Anstey, F.

"I'll find you some in half a jiff," said Dorrie Barnes, whisking off immediately.

From A Popular Schoolgirl by Salmon, Balliol