spiffy
See also: Spiffy
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
Adjective
spiffy (comparative spiffier, superlative spiffiest)
- (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
- 26 August 1906, Newport News in London, “The New York Times”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), page 9:
- The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.
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Translations
dapper, fine or neat
Noun
spiffy (plural spiffies)
References
- Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.
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