Haniff is a
versatile word that can be used as a noun, verb or adjective.
When used as a verb, to haniff means to do an activity or task with extreme detail and precision. It is often used to connote and underlying insanity when executing a task.
When used as an adjective, something that is haniff describes an object that has been over-used and over-worked until it has lost it's function; has been worn down to a point it is beyond repair.
When used as a noun, to call someone a Haniff means the person is a genius and a
perfectionist but also implies that they're
intelligence comes from being borderline insane that is a direct result of their curious and hyper-meticulous nature.
Verb:
Can you stop doing all this haniff? We do not have much time left for this assignment and you are starting to scare the kids!
Adjective:
This car is becoming very haniff. It is almost 20 years old is starting to scare the kids!
Noun:
My new intern is such a Haniff, his
intelligence amazes me and his
attention to detail
impressed me. However, when he fixates on minor issues, he seriously stars to scare the kids!