noun
General Slang
biff
· noun · military
Soldier on the sick list or light duties — a skiver.
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A soldier signed off sick or on light duties — often used with a sneer suggesting they're swinging the lead. A 'biff chit' is the medical note that gets you out of PT or stagging on. Calling someone a biff is calling them a malingerer.
“He's been a biff for three weeks with a 'dodgy knee' — funny how it doesn't stop him in the gym.”
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biff In A Sentence
He's been a biff for three weeks with a 'dodgy knee' — funny how it doesn't stop him in the gym.
Origin & Usage
British Army slang, mid-20th century. Possibly linked to 'biffer' (someone unfit or weak).
People Also Ask
What does biff mean in the military?
A biff is a soldier on the sick list or on light duties — essentially a skiver dodging full work.
How do you use biff in a sentence?
You could say, 'He's been on the biff list all week to get out of the march.'
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