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spiffy

spiff·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spif-ee]
    • /ˈspɪf i/
    • /ˈspɪ.fi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spif-ee]
    • /ˈspɪf i/

Definitions of spiffy word

  • adjective spiffy spruce; smart; fine. 1
  • adjective spiffy smart, stylish 1
  • adjective spiffy Something that is spiffy is stylish and attractive and often new. Someone who looks spiffy is smartly and attractively dressed. 0
  • adjective spiffy smart; stylish 0
  • adjective spiffy spruce, smart, or dapper 0

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Origin of spiffy

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; dial. spiff well-dressed (origin uncertain) + -y1

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Parts of speech for Spiffy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spiffy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

spiffy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for spiffy

adj spiffy

  • bandbox — a lightweight usually cylindrical box used for holding small articles, esp hats
  • dapper — A man who is dapper has a very neat and clean appearance, and is often also small and thin.
  • de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
  • doggy — a little dog or a puppy.
  • dressed to kill — woman: in stylish clothes

adjective spiffy

  • esthetic — Alternative spelling of aesthetic.
  • nobby — fashionable or elegant; stylish; chic.
  • now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.

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