spiffy

See also: Spiffy

English

Etymology

spiff +‎ -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈspɪfi/
  • Rhymes: -ɪfi

Adjective

spiffy (comparative spiffier, superlative spiffiest)

  1. (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
    • 1906, “Newport News in London,” The New York Times, 26 Aug, p. 9,
      The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.

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Translations

Noun

spiffy (plural spiffies)

  1. (informal) A dapper person.

References

  • Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.
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