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Vinony

Jeff

proper noun

  1. male given name
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /d͡ʒɛf/

name

Etymology: From Jeffrey, a variant of Geoffrey, from Middle English Geffrey, from an Old French aristocratic name, Geoffroi [dʒɔfreʲ] (> West Middle French Geoffrey, East Middle French Geoffroy), itself from Proto-French forms (latinized in -us) Jotfredus, Jozsfredus, Josfredus (10th century) and Jof[f]redus, Jofridus, Jaufredus, Geffredus (11th century), and ultimately of Proto-Germanic origin. The second element is *friþuz (“peace, sanctuary”). The first element may be *gautaz (“a Geat, a Goth”) [making the Proto-Germanic term *Gautafriþu], as opposed to *gōdaz (“good”) or *gudą (“god”) in Godfrey; this would also make it related to Jocelyn. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century.

  1. A diminutive of the male given names Jeffrey, Jeffery, Jefferey, Jeffry, or Jefferson.

    “We have Jeff. Jeff will be fired. We will exterminate Jeff.”

    “After Anthony’s bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000 in April, a press conference hosted by Alexander and NGAN devolved into chaos when Jeff Metcalf showed up.”

  2. A surname.

noun

Etymology: 1837.

  1. A rope.

verb

Etymology: 1837.

  1. To play or gamble with em quads, throwing them as dice.