Spiffy: meaning, definitions and examples
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spiffy
[ หspษชfi ]
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:
๐ต๐น elegante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคจเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schick
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergaya
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ stylowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉlรฉgant
๐ช๐ธ elegante
๐น๐ท ลฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ จ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููู
๐จ๐ฟ stylovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtรฝlovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๅฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ stiliran
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญnt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลฤฑk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.