tifim

Macanese

Etymology

Borrowed from English tiffin, possibly via Indo-Portuguese, given the prevalence of the term in Indian English.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /tiˈfiŋ/

Noun

tifim

luncheon
tiffin, afternoon tea, snack

See also

tifinâ

References

https://www.macaneselibrary.org/pub/english/uipatua.htm#t

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