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tiffin
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow to medium in global English, high in Indian English.
/ˈtɪfɪn/A light midday meal or a lunchbox, especially in Indian and British English.
tiflis
nounLow
/ˈtɪflɪs/The historical name for Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia.
tifo
nounLow
/ˈtiːfəʊ/A large, organised display, often choreographed and involving banners, flags, and coloured cards, performed by fans in the stands of a sports stadium, especially at football matches.
tifton
nounLow
/ˈtɪf.tən/A proprietary name for a type of hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) cultivated primarily for pasture and hay.
tig
nounRegional
/tɪɡ/A children's game where one player chases and touches others to make them 'it'.
tig welding
nounLow
/tɪɡ ˈwɛldɪŋ/A welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an inert gas shield to produce high-quality, precise welds.
tigard
nounVery Low
/ˈtɪɡɑːd/A variety of blackberry with trailing canes, specifically the evergreen blackberry or a similar cultivar.
tiger
adjectivenounB1
/ˈtaɪɡə(r)/A large, wild cat with orange fur and black stripes, native to Asia.
tiger balm
nounLow-medium
/ˈtaɪɡə bɑːm/A brand of topical analgesic ointment used to relieve muscle aches, pains, and insect bites.
tiger beetle
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˈtaɪɡə ˌbiːtl̩/A predatory, fast-running ground beetle (family Cicindelidae) known for its aggressive hunting behavior and often brightly colored, patterned appearance resembling a tiger's stripes.
tiger cat
nounlow
/ˈtaɪɡə kæt/A small to medium-sized wild cat with tiger-like stripes, such as the ocelot or margay, or a domestic cat with similar markings.
tiger economy
nounC1/C2 (Low-frequency, domain-specific)
/ˈtaɪ.ɡər ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/A fast-growing developing economy in Asia, typically characterised by rapid industrialisation, export-led growth, and increasing prosperity.
tiger kidnapping
nounC1-C2
/ˈtaɪɡə ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/A criminal tactic where a person is abducted and held hostage to force a third party (often a relative or colleague) to perform a specific illegal act, typically a robbery, to secure the hostage's release.
tiger lily
nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Infrequent)
/ˌtaɪɡə ˈlɪli/A tall garden lily (Lilium lancifolium) with nodding orange flowers marked with black or purple spots.
tiger lizard
nounLow
/ˈtaɪɡə ˈlɪzəd/A lizard with distinctive striped patterns resembling those of a tiger, often referring to specific species such as the Australian tiger lizard.
tiger market
nounC1/C2
/ˈtaɪ.ɡə ˈmɑː.kɪt/A stock market characterized by strong, rapid growth and aggressive, powerful performance, likened to the qualities of a tiger.
tiger mosquito
nounLow
/ˈtaɪɡə mɒˈskiːtəʊ/A mosquito species (Aedes albopictus) characterized by distinctive black and white striped legs and body.
tiger moth
nounC1/C2
/ˌtaɪɡə ˈmɒθ/A brightly colored, often fuzzy moth belonging to the family Arctiidae.
tiger mother
nounMedium
/ˈtaɪɡə ˈmʌðə/A mother who adopts a strict, demanding, and highly disciplined approach to parenting, often emphasizing academic excellence and achievement.
tiger prawn
nounC1
/ˈtaɪ.ɡə prɔːn/A large, edible prawn characterized by dark stripes on its shell, often farmed commercially.

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