Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spif]
- /spɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spif]
- /spɪf/
Definitions of spiff's word
- noun spiff's a bonus or other form of remuneration given to retail salespeople for promoting the products of a particular manufacturer. 1
- verb with object spiff's to reward (a salesperson) with a spiff. 1
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Origin of spiff's
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Spiff's
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spiff's popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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