as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in a jiffy
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Recent Examples of jiffy
Unlike a trash can, which can be emptied in a jiffy, garbage disposal cleaning needs to be more than running it for 30 seconds with hot water.
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Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Here, a range of cozy options that ship out in a jiffy via Prime delivery, with the option to tack on a duvet cover separately.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, Keurig’s rinse pods will do the trick in a jiffy.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Verdict: Small, Fast, and Effective With its deep analysis in the cloud, Webroot’s local presence is tiny, and its scans finish in a jiffy.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Here, a range of cozy options that ship out in a jiffy via Prime delivery, with the option to tack on a duvet cover separately.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Alternatively, Keurig’s rinse pods will do the trick in a jiffy.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Verdict: Small, Fast, and Effective With its deep analysis in the cloud, Webroot’s local presence is tiny, and its scans finish in a jiffy.
—PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
Noun
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The walk takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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With two eight-piston monobloc calipers at the front and two six-piston monobloc calipers at the back, the brake system can bring the Bolide from 186 mph to a standstill in 6.0 seconds, doing so in 748 feet.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Downtime Is Not An Option At these densities, even a brief interruption in liquid flow can lead to thermal throttling or overheating in seconds.—
Steven Carlini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Spanning over 30 years, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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Music has always been the heartbeat of the VMAs, but the show’s soul comes from its willingness to break rules, embrace unpredictability and reflect the times.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
Noun
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During the most important moments of the season, Redick was in over his head.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The entire rollout sent a clear signal: this is a movement, not a moment.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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