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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Firmly drag a squeegee across the carpet to collect hair into neat piles.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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One common misconception about confronting a difficult mother-in-law is the expectation of a neat, emotionally satisfying resolution—which, in complicated family dynamics, is rare.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But that poem is no smug cliché.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Marcello is looking especially smug and evil in this scene for reasons unclear.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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As video footage from multiple angles has circulated, the incident has become increasingly complex and less amenable to a single, tidy narrative.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Vertical file folding for towels and clothes maximizes space and keeps drawers looking tidy longer.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The year is 2016, and the vibes are immaculate.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Snow can be other colors, too Despite its immaculate reputation, snow isn’t always white.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The breakthrough comes from a smart molecular design that lets the same polymer behave as both rubber and plastic.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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This smart pill is not meant for every prescription.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But beneath the amber glow of rope lighting, truck drivers mix with renowned producers, world travelers, barbecue pit masters and one dapper gentleman sporting a bow-tie, a gold masons ring and a handle of Hennessy.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Johnson, decked out in a dapper tux, cheered.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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