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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YIFF-YAFF, n. Also yiff (Edb. 1956).

1. A small, puny, insignificant creature given to idle chatter (Rxb. 1825 Jam., 1972 Hawick News (7 Jan.); Fif., Lth., Lnk., Rxb. 1974).

2. Chatter (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.; Slg., Lth. 1974).