as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in a jiffy
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Recent Examples of jiffy
All of these safeguards ensure shoppers get authenticated Labubus in a jiffy.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Scheffler rode that late-round momentum into an impressive three-shot lead, but Saturday's rollercoaster of a leaderboard is a reminder that what goes up can plummet in a jiffy.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
However, there are some pretty big draws for out-of-towners looking to spend a week enjoying the area, including great restaurants, a brand-new luxury resort, and plenty of public beaches sure to put you on island time in a jiffy.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Instead, open jars in a jiffy with an inexpensive find from OXO.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
Scheffler rode that late-round momentum into an impressive three-shot lead, but Saturday's rollercoaster of a leaderboard is a reminder that what goes up can plummet in a jiffy.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
However, there are some pretty big draws for out-of-towners looking to spend a week enjoying the area, including great restaurants, a brand-new luxury resort, and plenty of public beaches sure to put you on island time in a jiffy.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Instead, open jars in a jiffy with an inexpensive find from OXO.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
Noun
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Deputies found Chastain minutes after the attack and took him into custody.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Malik Reneau, a Miami native and Indiana transfer, led the Hurricanes with 22 points in 23 minutes on 9-of-15 shooting.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The second would put the party’s weight behind the more time-intensive, partisan pursuit of bigger health care changes.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But the evening wasn’t without late-game drama, as the Wildcats choked away an early 18-point lead as the 49ers cut the margin down to two with less than 30 seconds to play.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just one cup of joe is associated with reduced occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common form of abnormal heartbeat that causes your heart to race and can lead to blood clots, stroke or heart failure.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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He's been the heartbeat of their bullpen for years while being paid much less than his worth.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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