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Spiffy vs Lackluster - What's the difference?

spiffy | lackluster |

As a noun spiffy

is a spring-wire collar stay, worn by men.

As an adjective lackluster is

lacking brilliance or intelligence.

spiffy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
  • * 1906 , “Newport News in London,” The New York Times , 26 Aug, p. 9,
    • The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy ’ is the word.

    Synonyms

    * spiffing * spivvy

    Related terms

    * spiv * spiff up * spruce up

    Noun

    (spiffies)
  • (informal) A dapper person.

    • References

    * Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary , 1987-1996.

    lackluster

    English

    Alternative forms

    * lacklustre

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking brilliance or intelligence
  • Having no shine or lustre; dull
  • Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality
    • The actor gave a lackluster performance in his latest film.

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