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spiffy

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈspɪfi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted ffipsyStarts with SEnds with Y0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Neat, stylish, and attractive.

Word origin

Unknown. Attested in print from 1852 (see quotations below). Compare the noun spiff, attested from 1859, as well as spiffing (1872) and spiffed (1881), suggesting participle forms of a related verb. Compare also spiv (“a smartly-dressed criminal”), attested from the 20th century.

Used in a sentence

  • The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.
  • Plead the fifth, sip wine stiffly / Patiently come up and be spiffy in a jiffy
  • The only neat thing about him was his collar. It was held down by a Spiffy wire stay.

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