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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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 The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 While this spiffy corner of the US is known for its bustling cities and charming coastal towns, its hiking trails just might be one of the northeast's most refreshing draws. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026 This will be the fourth season of Pink's spiffy makeover of Milwaukee Ballet's holiday classic. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026 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 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

spiffy

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

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