First Known Use: 1779
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jiffy
noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\
: a very brief time
plural jiffies
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jiffy
noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\
plural jiffies
Definition of JIFFY for Kids
: moment 1 <I'll be there in a jiffy.>
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