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spiffing

/ ˈspɪfɪŋ /

adjective

  1. slang.
    excellent; splendid
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spiffing1

C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed
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Example Sentences

Mr. Spiffing (repassing a few minutes later, with one of the young Ladies on each arm).

I've got a pair of spiffing caps for you; do for church if you like.

"Spiffing," agreed Iva, who was also inspecting the new acquisitions.

It was impossible for any one to deny that such a thing would be spiffing in the very highest possible degree.

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