spiffy

adjective

ˈspi-fē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
spiffier; spiffiest
Synonyms of spiffynext
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket
spiffily
ˈspi-fə-lē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
adverb
spiffiness
ˈspi-fē-nəs How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
noun

Examples of spiffy in a Sentence

She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Jack opted for a suit with spiffy white sneakers, finishing off the look with tinted glasses. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 So time to give it a little nudge in a better direction by firing up our spiffy new kettle — the last one overheated — for a cup of stimulation. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 June 2026 Following his first public appearance at the event in years, Travolta went viral for his spiffy ensemble. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Rawlings officials were in town Saturday to drop off some spiffy Gold Glove awards to three Chicago Cubs players. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spiffy

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spiffy was in 1853

Rhymes for spiffy

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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiffy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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spiffy

adjective
ˈspif-ē How to pronounce spiffy (audio)
spiffier; spiffiest
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket

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