Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

iffen

Conjunction
/ˈɪfən/
Definition
A conditional conjunction used in some dialects of English, meaning ‘if’ or ‘if it is the case that.’
Examples
  • “I’ll go to the party iffen you go too.”
  • “You can borrow my book iffen you promise to return it.”
Meaning
Used to introduce a condition that must be met for something to happen or be true, often reflecting a casual or colloquial tone.
Synonyms
  • if
  • whether