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jiffy

noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\

: a very brief time

plural jiffies

Full Definition of JIFFY

: moment, instant <ready in a jiffy>

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First Known Use: 1779

Synonyms: beat, eyeblink, flash, heartbeat, jiff, instant, minute, moment, nanosecond, New York minute, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink

JIFFY Defined for Kids

noun jif·fy \ˈji-fē\

plural jiffies

: moment 1 <I'll be there in a jiffy.>

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