spiffy

adjective

ˈspi-fē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
spiffier; spiffiest
Synonyms of spiffynext
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket
spiffily
ˈspi-fə-lē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
adverb
spiffiness
ˈspi-fē-nəs How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
noun

Examples of spiffy in a Sentence

She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Using the right shoe cleaner to shine up shoes keeps them looking spiffy, won’t damage the material, and means a longer shelf life per pair. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026 Frazzled parents unwind at the swim-up bar, while the little ones run amok in the spiffy waterpark, bowling alley, and giant sand castle equipped for sleep-overs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Don your spiffiest ten-gallon hat and boots, bring your whole family, and experience cowboy core like never before. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Take this moment of the pair looking spiffy in suits and bowties at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 as proof. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiffy

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spiffy was in 1853

Rhymes for spiffy

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spiffy

adjective
ˈspif-ē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
spiffier; spiffiest
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket

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