tiffin

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a midday meal

Etymology

Apparently from English tiffing, present participle of tiff (“to take a small drink, to sip”) (slang).

In classic literature

Synonyms

lunch, luncheon, dejeuner

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