Tiffin

usgb/ˈtɪfɪn/
noun

A light meal or lunch, especially one taken during the middle of the day.

We had a delightful tiffin at the new cafe downtown.
Visual representation of "tiffin" - A light meal or lunch, especially one taken during the middle of the day.

Often appears as...

  • have tiffin
  • serve tiffin
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Visual representation of "tiffin"
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Cultural Mealtime

Understand 'tiffin' as a cultural term for day meals in India, less used in modern UK English.

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In Mumbai, people often enjoy tiffin delivered by dabbawalas.
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Not Dinner

'Tiffin' specifically refers to a lighter, daytime meal and not a heavy evening dinner.

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He invited me over for tiffin, not dinner, so I expected sandwiches or pastries.
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Time Bound

Use 'tiffin' for meals typically had around noon, distinguishing it from brunch or tea time.

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She asked if I was free for tiffin, implying a midday meal.
Visual representation of the word "Tiffin"

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