Spiffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiffy

 

[ หˆspษชfi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing style

The word 'spiffy' is often used to describe someone or something that is stylish, neat, or attractive. It conveys a sense of being well-dressed or fashionable. The term is informal and often carries connotations of being flashy or strikingly pleasant in appearance. 'Spiffy' can also imply a level of confidence in one's style.

Synonyms

chic, dapper, fashionable, smart, stylish

Examples of usage

  • He looked spiffy in his new suit.
  • The car has a spiffy design that turns heads.
  • She always adds a spiffy touch to her outfits.

Translations

Translations of the word "spiffy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elegante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stylowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠใ—ใ‚ƒใ‚Œใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlรฉgant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elegante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ จ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stylovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรฝlovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถๅฐš็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stiliran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elegante

Etymology

The term 'spiffy' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, around the 1920s in the United States. It is thought to come from an alteration of the word 'spiff', which means to make neat or smart in appearance. The etymology of 'spiff' is somewhat debated, but it is often linked to the British slang term 'spiffing', which also denotes something excellent or first-rate. Over time, 'spiffy' has become a colloquial term used primarily in informal contexts to express approval of someone's appearance or style. Its usage has expanded, and while it initially described individuals, it now encompasses objects and environments that exhibit a pleasing or fashionable aesthetic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,457, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.