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    jiffy
    /ˈdʒɪfi/

    noun

    • 1. a very short time; a moment: informal "we'll be back in a jiffy"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishjiffy | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time, such as a few seconds or minutes. It can also be a brand name for a thick envelope or a type of reefing system for sails. Learn more about its usage and origin with Cambridge Dictionary.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › jiffyJiffy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jiffy is an informal word for a very short period of time, such as a moment or an instant. Learn the synonyms, examples, history and origin of jiffy from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryjiffy | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare it with other expressions for short periods of time.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › jiffyJiffy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A jiffy is a brief amount of time — an instant, or a split second. When you're really tired at the end of a long day, you probably fall asleep in a jiffy after lying in bed. Jiffy is an informal word that can substitute for "quickly" or "in the blink of an eye."

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › jiffyJIFFY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Jiffy definition: a very short time; moment. See examples of JIFFY used in a sentence.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › jiffyJiffy - definition of jiffy by The Free Dictionary

    Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time or a moment. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of jiffy in different languages and dictionaries.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › jiffyjiffy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    5 days ago · Jiffy is a colloquial term for a very short, unspecified length of time, or a unit of time in computing and electronics. It may also refer to a kind of envelope, a brand name, or a slang word for a woman.