Spiffing

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪfɪŋ

Full definition of spiffing

Adjective

1. (British, colloquial) Very good, excellent.We're having a picnic at the races — how spiffing!
2. (British, colloquial) Smart or appealing in dress or appearance.I say, that outfit is simply spiffing.
• 2007, "Spiffing new image", Times Online, London, 18 May (retrieved 14 June 2007),Spiffing new image: ITV is developing an updated version of Spitting Image, with CGI graphics.

Usage notes

Typically associated with the British upper class; often used in imitation of upper-class speakers.

Synonyms

• jolly good
• spiffy

Verb

verb

1. Present participle of spiffThe boss returned from vacation before we could finish spiffing up the office.