"triff" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: En-au-triff.ogg
Rhymes: -ɪf Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} triff (not comparable)
  1. (UK, slang) terrific; wonderful Tags: UK, not-comparable, slang
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