spiff
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spiff

verb \ˈspif\

Definition of SPIFF

: spruce —usually used with up <spiff up your wardrobe>
spiffed–up \ˈspift-ˈəp\ adjective

Origin of SPIFF

English dialect spiff dandified
First Known Use: 1877

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