spiffy

adjective

Definition of spiffynext
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 So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 June 2026 Back-to-back Green Jackets are looking spiffy on Rory McIlroy, arguably the greatest golfer of the last 15 years and one of the all-time best. — Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026 Jack opted for a suit with spiffy white sneakers, finishing off the look with tinted glasses. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Rawlings officials were in town Saturday to drop off some spiffy Gold Glove awards to three Chicago Cubs players. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
  1. neat
  2. smug
  3. tidy
  4. sleek
  5. immaculate
  6. smart
  7. dapper
Adjective
  • This will help keep the plant looking tidy and neat, since new flowers will emerge from the nearest node or set of leaves rather than from the top of the stem.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces.
    — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of neat
Adjective
  • Historian Sandgruber describes how Alois Hitler wrote his 1895 letters in a deeply smug, anti-clerical manner that overestimated his abilities.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • Li at times plays Cola with a smug impetuousness that belies her naivety about this world to a satisfying degree.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of smug
Adjective
  • Zig Zag, tidy and efficient, offers just a couple of options at a time.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, legislators wrote themselves a tidy little political come-on.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidy
Adjective
  • Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the frustrations that come with creating one, a truly sleek bun doesn't require growing a third arm and relentless yanking of your strands.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleek
Adjective
  • An immaculate natural setting, meticulous interior design, simple pleasures such as a complete sense of privacy, and impeccable service are just some of the highlights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cage plays Roy, a gifted con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder whose tics, phobias and elaborate rituals have turned his immaculate home into a fortress against the world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • Tucker is smart, alert, critical and personable, and the sense here is that the Ian Eagle-Tucker pairing will be a good one.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Thankfully, most smart monitors allow users to disable tracking.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Towns sported a dapper black tuxedo with a double-breasted jacket and bow tie.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the players might don dapper period costumes, depending on the August weather.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dapper

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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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