JIFFIES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

jiffies

noun

plural of jiffy

as in seconds

a very small space of time I'll be there in a jiffy

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Noun

After grabbing an early 83-81 lead in overtime, the Dream gave up eight straight points to the Fever, who never lost the lead in overtime again, although the Dream got within two points, 93-91, with 10 seconds left.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Seattle pulled within a point, but Courtney Vandersloot sank the second of two free throws for Chicago (13-22) with 10 seconds left and Melbourne missed a tying layup at the buzzer.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of seconds

Noun

While there was no doubt who the better fighter was after 25 minutes of action, UFC analyst Joe Rogan thinks the champ made a mistake at the end of the bout.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Game time is coming more regularly now for the 16-year-old, having racked up almost 50 percent of his senior career minutes since the start of May.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of minutes

Noun

Plaques commemorate great Yankee moments, as does the iconic facade that was stationed above the original entrance.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Ewing cut down another from left field moments later, and the New York Mets held on for a 2-1 victory Monday night.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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