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spiffy

especially British, spif·fing

[spif-ee]

adjective

Informal.
spiffier, spiffiest 
  1. spruce; smart; fine.



spiffy

/ ˈspɪfɪ /

adjective

  1. slang,  smart; stylish

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • spiffily adverb
  • spiffiness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spiffy1

1855–60; dial. spiff well-dressed (origin uncertain) + -y 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spiffy1

C19: from dialect spiff
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Example Sentences

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This makeshift bathroom sufficed until I presented them with their spiffy new bathroom.

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It’s really a quite spiffy and spectacular look.

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They wore spiffy leather hats, bright white shirts, and belts with brass buckles.

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Everyone can use a spiffy new portable drink container.

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It’s also got a clean, inviting design — complete with custom composer portraits and spiffy serif typography — and an easy, intuitive interface.

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