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spiffy | spiffily |

As an adjective spiffy

is dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.

As a noun spiffy

is a dapper person.

As an adverb spiffily is

in a spiffy manner; done with style.

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.

    spiffily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (colloquial) In a spiffy manner; done with style.
    • He is always dressed spiffily .