spiffy

1 of 2

adjective

ˈspi-fē 

spiffier; spiffiest

: fine looking : smart

a spiffy sports jacket

spiffily

ˈspi-fə-lē 

adverb

spiffiness

ˈspi-fē-nəs 

noun

spiffiness

2 of 2

noun

spiff·​i·​ness -fēnə̇s 

-fin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being spiffy

Examples of spiffy in a Sentence

Adjective

She looked very spiffy in her new dress.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

With a new bunch of warrior pals, the Hulk threatens Manhattan and the planet as a whole, and Iron Man (outfitted with spiffy new armor) leads Marvel's finest to battle the big guy. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Apple didn’t launch a spiffier, more powerful new version of the laptop; the $1,999 machine is exactly the same as the one that sold for $300 less a few days earlier. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 June 2026

Kevin Hart is spiffy in a tan matching set to welcome guests to the Michelob ULTRA Pitchside Club event in Los Angeles on June 11. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spiffy

• jiffy

Kids Definition

spiffy

adjective

ˈspif-ē 

spiffier; spiffiest

: fine looking : smart

a spiffy sports jacket