spiffing
/ (ˈspɪfɪŋ) /
adjective
British slang, old-fashioned excellent; splendid
Origin of spiffing
1C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed
Words Nearby spiffing
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How to use spiffing in a sentence
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
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