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   spiffy

   /ˈspɪfi/

   adjective

   • 1. smart in appearance: informal North American "a spiffy new outfit" Similar smartstylishchicglamorouselegantclassyhigh-classhigh-tonedfashionablein fashionin voguevoguishpopular(bang) up to dateup to the minutemodernall the ragemodishtrendsettingà la modede rigueurinformal:trendywith itcoolinthe in thinghotbigmassivehiphappeningnowsharpgroovymodswingingsnazzykickingkickytonyflysassystylin'on fleekinformal, dated:all the goOpposite unfashionableold-fashioned

   Word Origin mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. spiffily adverb

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   What is a spiffy person?

   • In the context of the Urban Dictionary, a spiffy person is referred to as a 'retard who has high social status due to the money his parents have'. This term is sometimes used to describe a mentally handicapped person with high social status.

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   What does Spiff mean?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus, Idioms, Encyclopedia. Stylish in appearance or dress. To make attractive, stylish, or up-to-date: spiffying up my wardrobe. [Possibly from dialectal spiff, dandified.] spiff′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

   Spiffy - definition of spiffy by The Free Dictionary

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   What does it mean to spiffy up?

   • To make someone or something very excellent, stylish, or attractive in appearance is the meaning of the verb 'spiffy up'. I hired an interior decorator to spiffy up the house. I love to get spiffied up before a big night out with my friends. You could really stand to spiffy up your wardrobe a bit.

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   What is the adjective form of 'Spiffy'?

   • Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia. 'Spiffy' is an adjective that means very excellent, stylish, or attractive. They bought that run-down old dump and turned it into a spiffy cocktail bar. A: 'That's a pretty spiffy new phone you've got!'

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

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   Spiffy is an informal adjective that means stylish, attractive, or pleasing. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

   • English (US)

     adjective. US informal us / ˈspɪf.i / uk / ˈspɪf.i / Add to...

   • Znaczenie Spiffy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     spiffy definicja: 1. stylish, attractive, or pleasing: 2....

   • Spiffy in Simplified Chinese

     SPIFFY translate: 时髦的;吸引人的;令人愉快的. Learn more in the...

   • Spiffy in Traditional Chinese

     SPIFFY translate: 時髦的;吸引人的;令人愉快的. Learn more in the...

   • Natty

     NATTY definition: 1. stylish and tidy in every detail: 2....

   • Spiel

     SPIEL definition: 1. a speech, especially one that is long...

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

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   Spiffy is an adjective that means fine looking or smart. Learn the word history, synonyms, example sentences, and related articles from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › spiffySPIFFY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. US informal us / ˈspɪf.i / uk / ˈspɪf.i / Add to word list. stylish, attractive, or pleasing: a spiffy haircut / dresser. Synonyms. dapper. dashing old-fashioned. natty old-fashioned informal. smart (STYLISH) mainly UK. snappy (STYLISH) informal approving. stylish approving. Opposite. styleless.

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   Spiffy definition: spruce; smart; fine.. See examples of SPIFFY used in a sentence.

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

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   Something or someone spiffy is fancy or dressed up, like the spiffy red velvet tuxedo you're wearing to your cousin's wedding. If you're looking for an informal way to compliment someone's outfit, spiffy is the word you need.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPIFFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is spiffy is stylish and attractive and often new. Someone who looks spiffy is smartly and attractively dressed.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › spiffySpiffy - definition of spiffy by The Free Dictionary

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   Spiffy is an informal adjective meaning stylish or smart. It can also be used as a verb to mean making something attractive or up-to-date. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and examples of spiffy.