spiffier; spiffiest
Synonyms of spiffynext
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket
spiffily adverb
spiffiness noun

Examples of spiffy in a Sentence

She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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In 2004, a spiffy Regis Philbin filled in as host for Dick Clark. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 Add in Fran Drescher, Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller fame) and NBA legend George Gervin, and this flick seems to be a raison d’etre for that spiffy new casting Oscar. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 And where else but Italy would such a spiffy ski suit with all the proper racing accoutrements come from? The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025 This spiffy toiletry bag has numerous pockets, straps, and more to organize your makeup, skincare, medications, and other personal care items. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spiffy

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spiffy was in 1853

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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiffy. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

spiffy

adjective
spiffier; spiffiest
: fine looking : smart
a spiffy sports jacket

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