spiffing

/ ˈspɪfɪŋ /

adjective

C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed

Mr. Spiffing (repassing a few minutes later, with one of the young Ladies on each arm).

I've got a pair of spiffing caps for you; do for church if you like.

"Spiffing," agreed Iva, who was also inspecting the new acquisitions.

It was impossible for any one to deny that such a thing would be spiffing in the very highest possible degree.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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