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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In a 30-minute stretch, Ekko Barnhill, who was keeping track on a piece of paper inside, lost count of the number of cars that stopped at the building's side door.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Sandringham estate, a private residence owned by King Charles III, is located in Norfolk, England, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from the Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew's previous residence.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Pelicans trailed by six heading into the fourth quarter and were behind 112-110 with just 16 seconds left, before Jose Alvarado hit a 3-pointer to put the Pelicans in front.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Premiering during that year’s VMAs, the music video is three minutes and 40 seconds of Taylor dancing in a sports bra, thong and kneepads — putting Jennifer Beals’ Flashdance body double to shame.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is where continuity becomes the quiet differentiator, one that has never been more vital and serves as the heartbeat of RISE Capital’s approach.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even if your blood pressure numbers look good, wide swings from one heartbeat to the next could spell trouble for your brain, according to new research from the University of Southern California.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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