jiffy

noun

ˈji-fē How to pronounce jiffy (audio)
Definition of jiffynext
as in minute
a very small space of time I'll be there in a jiffy

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Recent Examples of jiffy Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026 Amazon's Special Promotion Amazon’s fast shipping is thanks to its drivers, who work hard to deliver your last-minute holiday gifts in a jiffy. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025 The Bangalow design can take you from a loveseat to a seven-piece sectional in a jiffy. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025 All of these safeguards ensure shoppers get authenticated Labubus in a jiffy. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jiffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
  1. minute
  2. second
  3. heartbeat
  4. moment
Noun
  • But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Veteran forward Emma Cannon played 12 minutes and scored nine points as a key post presence late when Cardoso was in foul trouble.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • There have been 35 goals within five seconds of a corner being taken.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
  • While Moreno was asleep, nurses had been coming into the room to check on the baby’s heartbeat.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of heartbeat
Noun
  • Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of moment

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