spiffing
/ (ˈspɪfɪŋ) /
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adjective
British slang, old-fashioned excellent; splendid
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Word Origin for spiffing
C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed
Words nearby spiffing
spieler, Spielmeyer-Vogt disease, spier, spif, spiff, spiffing, spiffy, spiflicate, spigelian, Spigelius' line, Spigelius' lobe
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Example sentences from the Web for spiffing
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.
His Majesty Baby and Some Common People|Ian MacLaren"Spiffing," agreed Iva, who was also inspecting the new acquisitions.
A Fortunate Term|Angela BrazilIt was impossible for any one to deny that such a thing would be spiffing in the very highest possible degree.
Priscilla's Spies|George A. Birmingham