noun
aff
af
noun
1
In debate competitions, the side arguing in favour of the resolution (short for "affirmative").
"Our team was assigned aff for the semi-final round."
How to Use Aff
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDebate-team jargon for the "affirmative" side of an argument.
When to use it
Informal jargon, mostly heard in competitive debating circles.
Common pairings
aff team
argue aff
Word Forms
affs plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “aff”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Our team was assigned _____ for the semi-final round.
Etymology
A clipped form of "affirmative."