Word of the Day 8.29.9

tiffin

tif·fin (tfn)

n. Chiefly British

A meal at midday; a luncheon.


[Short for tiffing, gerund of tiff, to sip.]

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Noun

1.

tiffin – a midday meal

meal, repast – the food served and eaten at one time

business lunch – lunch (usually at a restaurant) where business is discussed and the cost is charged as a business expense

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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