Jeff

[ jef ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Jeffrey.

jeff

/ dʒɛf /

verb

1. to downsize or close down (an organization)
2. to reduce (staff numbers) or dismiss (an employee)
3. to spoil or destroy ruthlessly

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jeff¹

C20: named after Jeff Kennett, former premier of the state of Victoria, Australia

Example Sentences

And you will not be surprised to learn that he is a big promoter of expanding internet access through low-earth satellite technology—including Elon Musk's SpaceX’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos's Amazon’s Project Kuiper.

From Salon

Ahead of the election, more than 250,000 people canceled subscriptions to the Washington Post after owner Jeff Bezos blocked an endorsement of Kamala Harris.

From Slate

That’s what happened in Iowa, where GOP politicians essentially ran against California issues, said Jeff Link, an Iowa Democratic strategist who worked for former President Obama’s 2008 campaign and former Vice President Al Gore’s presidential run in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldbum were among the cast to brave the rainy weather.

From BBC

Jeff Goldblum, who plays the wizard, said he took his children to see the show in London recently and "they loved it".

From BBC