Jiffy: meaning, definitions and examples
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jiffy
[ ˈdʒɪfi ]
in a hurry
A very short period of time; moment; instant. The term 'in a jiffy' means to do something quickly or in a short amount of time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I'll be back in a jiffy.
- He fixed the problem in a jiffy.
Translations
Translations of the word "jiffy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 momento
🇮🇳 क्षण
🇩🇪 Augenblick
🇮🇩 sebentar
🇺🇦 мить
🇵🇱 moment
🇯🇵 瞬間 (しゅんかん)
🇫🇷 instant
🇪🇸 instante
🇹🇷 an
🇰🇷 순간
🇸🇦 لحظة
🇨🇿 okamžik
🇸🇰 okamih
🇨🇳 瞬间 (shùnjiān)
🇸🇮 trenutek
🇮🇸 augnablik
🇰🇿 сәт
🇬🇪 წამი
🇦🇿 an
🇲🇽 instante
Word origin
The origin of the word 'jiffy' dates back to the late 18th century, originating from the slang term 'jiff', which means 'sudden movement'. Over time, 'jiffy' evolved to represent a short period of time or moment. The word has since been used in informal contexts to describe quick actions or short durations.