as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
Add in Fran Drescher, Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller fame) and NBA legend George Gervin, and this flick seems to be a raison d’etre for that spiffy new casting Oscar.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
And where else but Italy would such a spiffy ski suit with all the proper racing accoutrements come from?
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
This spiffy toiletry bag has numerous pockets, straps, and more to organize your makeup, skincare, medications, and other personal care items.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
All things people can access on their existing smartphones without a spiffy new gadget.
—Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
And where else but Italy would such a spiffy ski suit with all the proper racing accoutrements come from?
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
This spiffy toiletry bag has numerous pockets, straps, and more to organize your makeup, skincare, medications, and other personal care items.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
All things people can access on their existing smartphones without a spiffy new gadget.
—Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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There’s even a neat little umbrella holster indentation in the very back to contain the runoff from a wet umbrella—great feature to have here in the rainy springtime.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, my letters became neater, rounder, more consistent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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China has even more reason to be smug.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bateman’s Clark is comfortably semi-famous, semi-smug and also, maybe, a decent guy.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Maryam had a practical, tidy mind, and Farhan's sudden disappearance had unhinged her.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Bottom Line The connection between a tidy space and a calmer mind is more than folk wisdom.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Equally as cute are these sleek blue denim mules that will infuse texture into your everyday ‘fits.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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These stunning designs can showcase the surrounding landscape or draw attention to striking features like a sleek fence or a bold front door color.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Augusta National doesn't speak in numbers — from the size of the gallery to how fast the greens are running on the Stimpmeter — but the course is believe to have some 80,000 flowering plants and trees on its immaculate landscape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Colman Domingo and Steven Spielberg look dapper in their suits while promoting their new film Disclosure Day at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the videos, Balvin and Castro sport dapper suits, flaunt an extravagant lifestyle, and pledge their loyalty to one another.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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