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- [spif]
- /spɪf/
- /ˈspɪf.ɪŋ/
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- [spif]
- /spɪf/
Definitions of spiffing word
- verb with object spiffing to reward (a salesperson) with a spiff. 1
- noun spiffing a bonus or other form of remuneration given to retail salespeople for promoting the products of a particular manufacturer. 1
- adjective spiffing spruce; smart; fine. 1
- adjective spiffing If someone describes something such as news or an event as spiffing, they mean that it is very good. 0
- adjective spiffing excellent; splendid 0
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Origin of spiffing
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; perhaps v. use of dial. spiff well-dressed; see spiffy
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Parts of speech for Spiffing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spiffing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
spiffing usage trend in Literature
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