Spiffy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈspɪfi/
• Rhymes: -ɪfi

Origin

spiff + -y

Full definition of spiffy

Adjective

1. (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
• 1906, “Newport News in London,” The New York Times, 26 Aug, p. 9,The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.

Synonyms

• spiffing
• spivvy

Related terms

• spiv
• spiff up
• spruce up

Noun

1. (informal) A dapper person.