Spiffy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɪfi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Spiffy is an adjective meaning (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
Meaning
(informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
More Meanings
- (informal) A dapper person.
Example Sentences
Plead the fifth, sip wine stiffly / Patiently come up and be spiffy in a jiffy
The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.
He was “great” (as he expressed it) with the Bloomer who kept the bar where their club was held, and whom he styled “a spiffy girl,” and who had been graciously pleased to accept of a pair of very Brummagem-looking earrings, set with paste diamonds, with which he had presented her.
Word Forms
- spiffier
- spiffiest
- spiffies
Synonyms for spiffy
Depending on context, synonyms include snazzy, spiffing, spivvy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neat, spiffed, snappy, piffly, dandy, sparkish.
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