Spiffing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪfɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spiffing is an adjective meaning (British, colloquial, dated) Very good, excellent.
Meaning
(British, colloquial, dated) Very good, excellent.
More Meanings
- (British, colloquial, dated) Smart or appealing in dress or appearance.
- present participle and gerund of spiff
Example Sentences
I say, that outfit is simply spiffing.
We're having a picnic at the races — how spiffing!
I have a lovely pair with a hair strip, grey. You'll look spiffing in them.
2007, "Spiffing new image", Times Online, London, 18 May (retrieved 14 June 2007), Spiffing new image: ITV is developing an updated version of Spitting Image, with CGI graphics.
Synonyms for spiffing
Depending on context, synonyms include spiffy, spliffy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oojah-cum-spiff, clipping, chuff, ripsnorting, chuffing, cracking.
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