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jiffy

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noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\

Definition of jiffy

plural

jiffies

  1. :  moment, instant ready in a jiffy

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Examples of jiffy in a Sentence

  1. I'll be there in a jiffy.

Origin and Etymology of jiffy

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First Known Use: 1779

jiffy Synonyms

Synonyms
beat, eyeblink, flash, heartbeat, jiff, instant, minute, moment, nanosecond, New York minute, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink
Related Words
microsecond; snatch, spurt
Near Antonyms
aeon (or eon), age, eternity, forever; infinity, lifetime

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JIFFY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of jiffy for English Language Learners

  • : a very brief time

JIFFY Defined for Kids

jiffy

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noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\

Definition of jiffy for Students

plural

jiffies

  1. :  moment 1 I'll be there in a jiffy.

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