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   jiffy

   /ˈdʒɪfi/

   noun

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

   Word Origin late 18th century: of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 21

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   What does Jiffy mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! jiffy definition: 1. a very short time: 2. a very short time: 3. a very short time: . Learn more.

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   What does Jiffy mean in Russian?

   • This expression can be both a promise or a command, depending on the circumstances. Essentially, it means very quickly. In English, it would equate to something like, “in a jiffy,” “make it snappy,” or “before you know it.” Use this idiom to tell your friends about how quickly you started speaking Russian with your MosaLingua app!

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   What happens in a jiffy?

   • We'll get it over with in a jiffy. They struck out lustily, splashing through unseen puddles and leaving the town behind them in a jiffy. They are just gone up to see the light, and will be down in a jiffy, and we'll see if they can take you home. Well, we'll fix up something in a jiffy and then you can go to bed as soon as you like.

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   What is a jiffy bike?

   • But put up a lending library and the city is at your door in a jiffy. The manufacturer touts this as "the urban dweller's dream," because it is a full-size, high performance, 18-gear all-terrain bicycle that folds up into a small package in a jiffy. She'd help in a jiffy, if you let me tell her.

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

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   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.

   • English (US)

     informal us / ˈdʒɪf.i / uk / ˈdʒɪf.i / Add to word list. a...

   • Znaczenie Jiffy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     jiffy definicja: 1. a very short time: 2. a very short time:...

   • Jiffy Bag

     Jiffy bag definition: 1. a brand name for a thick envelope...

   • Jiffy in Traditional Chinese

     JIFFY translate: 一會兒，瞬間. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jiffy in Simplified Chinese

     JIFFY translate: 一会儿，瞬间. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jiffy: Czech Translation

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

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJIFFY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time or instant. Learn its origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.