spiffing

British  

/ ˈspɪfɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang excellent; splendid

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Etymology

Origin of spiffing

C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed

Example Sentences

After spiffing up the biggest of its five Macau properties, Sands grew its share of the region’s gambling revenue and profit to about 25% and 30%, respectively, in the September quarter.

From Barron's

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

From Los Angeles Times

"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.

From BBC

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Washington Post