Spiffy

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪfi/

Definitions of spiffy

adjective a term used to describe something stylish, attractive, or well-presented

Example Sentences

A1 My new shoes are spiffy.

A2 She wore a spiffy dress to the party.

B1 The car has a spiffy paint job.

B2 The restaurant had a spiffy interior design.

C1 The spiffy new software update improved user experience.

C2 The CEO gave a spiffy presentation at the conference.

Examples of spiffy in a Sentence

formal The new employee arrived at the office looking quite spiffy in his tailored suit.

informal I like your spiffy new haircut, it suits you.

slang Check out that spiffy ride, it's totally awesome!

figurative Her spiffy dance moves stole the show at the party.

Grammatical Forms of spiffy

• past tense: spiffied
• plural: spiffies
• comparative: spiffier
• superlative: spiffiest
• present tense: spiffy
• future tense: will spiffy
• perfect tense: has spiffied
• continuous tense: is spiffying
• singular: spiffy
• positive degree: spiffy
• infinitive: to spiffy
• gerund: spiffying
• participle: spiffying

Origin and Evolution of spiffy

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'spiffy' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something stylish or attractive, the word 'spiffy' has evolved to also mean neat, well-dressed, or smart in appearance.