as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
The brewery’s original home offers rustic, mining-town charm, while its spiffy production facility in Lafayette boasts a modern aesthetic.
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Maggie did not have much financially, but no one had as many spiffy hats.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
More of them have also added larger country estates to their portfolios in response to the pandemic, future-proofing life against lockdown, and need additional help to keep them spiffy.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The spiffy, buttoned-up looks that Chalamet wears while in-character are a drastic departure from his off-duty, personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Maggie did not have much financially, but no one had as many spiffy hats.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
More of them have also added larger country estates to their portfolios in response to the pandemic, future-proofing life against lockdown, and need additional help to keep them spiffy.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The spiffy, buttoned-up looks that Chalamet wears while in-character are a drastic departure from his off-duty, personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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David Phelan There were workarounds before now, such as the neat AirFly connector which was the best way to solve the problem.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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For some, the bullet holes seemed too neat to be real, which led to theories that Siragusa had drilled the holes herself.—
Patricia Hernandez,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But with all of the other roster needs, taking care of the insurance plan at the most important position was a tidy bit of business by the front office.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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And just to put a tidy bow on her freshman awards season, Bueckers became the first freshman to win the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award—an honor which, as a video of the announcement shows, brought her to tears.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
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But my in-laws seemed not to catch this smug look of his, and when my mother-in-law excused herself to go to the bathroom, my father-in-law took the opportunity to go over to his desk and take out one of his special blue envelopes.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
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But those smug computers obviously haven’t seen a shirtless Illini coach Brad Underwood and his Super Soaker squirt gun.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer A sleek loafer that’ll match practically any outfit is a no-brainer for spring, and this bit loafer from Sam Edelman is currently 40 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carly Cushnie co-founded Cushnie et Ochs, and her sleek, feminine designs took over red carpets and editorials before the brand sadly shut down in 2020.—
Kedean Smith,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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McKenzie Ortega, Pinole Valley softball: Ortega pitched a no-hitter against St. Patrick-St. Vincent, striking out 13, tossing an immaculate inning in the second and going 2 for 4 at the plate with two singles and two walks.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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And of course, leader of the hot girls and beauty icon Megan Thee Stallion is known for having immaculate taste in weird nails.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Take smart risks now to avoid catch-up costs later.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Generic 20ft Prefabricated Expandable House $16,999 at Amazon With nearly 400 square feet of space, this tiny house features a smart layout that makes use of every inch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.—
Scott Ostler,
SFChronicle.com,
3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati.com,
7 May 2020
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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