"terrif" meaning in All languages combined

See terrif on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: Clipping of terrific. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|terrific}} Clipping of terrific Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} terrif (not comparable)
  1. (slang) terrific; wonderful; very good Tags: not-comparable, slang Synonyms: triff
    Sense id: en-terrif-en-adj-MKlTOtJi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "\"It's the same show, but I thought it was terrif. Would you like to see it again?\"",
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          "ref": "2013, Janette Lawler, The Competent Woman, page 154",
          "text": "Night, Arlene, it was terrif.",
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