as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in a jiffy
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Recent Examples of jiffy
In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy.
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Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2023
Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
—Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
The Everyday Classic is 100 percent waterproof, and dries in a jiffy.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
Singapore The upscale city-state of Singapore often ranks among the best countries for expats to live and work, thanks to job security, high-quality schools, and one of the world's most efficient public transport systems that can get you all over the city in a jiffy.
—Lilly Graves, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2023
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Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2023
Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
—Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
The Everyday Classic is 100 percent waterproof, and dries in a jiffy.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
Singapore The upscale city-state of Singapore often ranks among the best countries for expats to live and work, thanks to job security, high-quality schools, and one of the world's most efficient public transport systems that can get you all over the city in a jiffy.
—Lilly Graves, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
Noun
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The Bruins had a funny way of signaling their urgency by staggering through the first 20 minutes.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Many risks ahead More broadly, though, the January minutes indicated a Fed highly attuned to potential shocks and not interested in testing the waters with any further interest rate moves.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Example: If asked to teach something in 60 seconds, pick a unique skill and keep it engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the time it was released, the poll, conducted by Victory Insights, showed Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez running a distant second behind Donalds.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The good news for this year’s team is that there was another variable in many of those games: The Red Wings were without their captain and heartbeat, Dylan Larkin, for a crucial stretch in March.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Our analysis showed that patients who were admitted while their fetus was still believed to have a heartbeat were far more likely to develop sepsis.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Versace has dressed Carpenter for quite a number of major moments.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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The play has been strong, with plenty of highlight-worthy moments that should linger beyond the tournament itself.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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