Etymology dictionary. 2014.
spiffy — [adj] stylish a la mode*, beautiful, chic, chichi*, classy, dandy, dapper, dashing, dressed to kill*, fashionable, high class*, in fashion, in vogue, jazzy*, mod*, now*, ritzy, sharp, showy, sleek, slick*, smart, snappy*, snazzy*, stunning,… … New thesaurus
spiffy — [spif′ē] adj. spiffier, spiffiest [< 19th c. spiff, well dressed person < ?] Slang spruce, smart, or dapper spiffiness n … English World dictionary
spiffy — f spifi] mod. excellent. □ This is a real spiffy place you’ve got here, Sam. □ Come have a look at my spiffy new car. □ Doesn’t look so spiffy to me … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
Spiffy — A word used to show approval or happiness in regards to something. 1: That shirt is really spiffy. 2: I just won ten million dollars! Spiffy … Dictionary of american slang
Spiffy — A word used to show approval or happiness in regards to something. 1: That shirt is really spiffy. 2: I just won ten million dollars! Spiffy … Dictionary of american slang
spiffy — UK [ˈspɪfɪ] / US adjective Word forms spiffy : adjective spiffy comparative spiffier superlative spiffiest informal very attractive, modern, or fashionable … English dictionary
spiffy — adjective (spiffier; est) Date: 1853 fine looking ; smart < a spiffy sports jacket > • spiffily adverb • spiffiness noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Spiffy — noun A spring wire collar stay, worn by men. The only neat thing about him was his collar. It was held down by a Spiffy wire stay … Wiktionary
spiffy — adjective /ˈspɪfi/ Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance. The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word. Syn: spiffing, spivvy See Also … Wiktionary
spiffy — spif|fy [ˈspıfi] adj old fashioned informal especially AmE [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: spiff smart, well dressed (1800 1900)] very neat, attractive, and fashionable ▪ a spiffy blue suit … Dictionary of contemporary English
