spiffing

/ ˈspɪfɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang,  excellent; splendid

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiffing¹

C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed

Example Sentences

A total of 10 students are now contributing, either by spiffing up the production or maintaining the Instagram account.

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"Blood pressure is working nicely, heart rate is working nicely, all of the physiological signals at the moment are telling me that you're in spiffing shape," Prof Bailey tells me.

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Dear Readers: If you notice that your windows need a bit of spiffing up, first wipe off dirt and debris, then grab a bottle of white vinegar to make them sparkle again.

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But this is now like saying that Herbert Hoover would have been a spiffing president without the Great Depression.

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The Indian press has picked up her story, on social media her voice has been described as "superb" and "spiffing", and memes and TikTok videos have been made around her audio clip.

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