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
And where else but Italy would such a spiffy ski suit with all the proper racing accoutrements come from?
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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
As far as dives go — especially considering its age — Wolski's is pretty spiffy.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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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
As far as dives go — especially considering its age — Wolski's is pretty spiffy.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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Separating garden areas will keep your vegetable plantings neat and orderly, which makes weeding and harvesting easier.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rochelle typed six section signs — § — in a neat column at the top of the page.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a young Denholm Elliott makes for a delightfully smug Edgar Linton, and the underrated Angela Thornton brings to Isabella Linton a welcome sensuality.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dealing with prying relatives or well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) smug married friends?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, keep your home office or cubicle looking nice and tidy by turning empty glass jars into organizers that can house everything from pens and markers to paperclips.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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For a tidy, full-bodied plant, Wood recommends pruning shoots back within the framework of the shrub’s habit.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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This sleek, inventive shoulder bag is well under $100 but looks way pricier.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Though her most recent airport outfit was far more relaxed than her arrival look, never expect Amal’s jeans and sweaters to look anything less than immaculate.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The standard rooms are called deluxe because everything here is immaculate, generously proportioned and exquisitely comfortable – and all the guests are made to feel special.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And my initial job and focus was working for the chief digital officer at the time who was a really smart guy.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The long-standing challenge of smart fibers For years, researchers have tried to make smart fibers—materials that change shape when exposed to electricity, light, heat, or changes in acidity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The actress has filled the first four weeks of 2026 with fashionable looks and quality time with her family, including her mini-me daughter, Malti, and dapper husband, Nick Jonas.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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