as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in a jiffy
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Recent Examples of jiffy
The Everyday Classic is 100 percent waterproof, and dries in a jiffy.
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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
The Voweek Electric Spin Scrubber boasts tons of functional features that’ll whip bathtubs, shower walls, floors, windows, and more into shape in a jiffy.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
The Solo Stove Titan can whip a fire up in a jiffy using the sticks and Kindle around your campsite and give you a bright and full fire.
—Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
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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
The Voweek Electric Spin Scrubber boasts tons of functional features that’ll whip bathtubs, shower walls, floors, windows, and more into shape in a jiffy.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
The Solo Stove Titan can whip a fire up in a jiffy using the sticks and Kindle around your campsite and give you a bright and full fire.
—Mike Richard, menshealth.com, 11 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
Noun
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The watch was made in three sizes and features Cartier’s signature black Roman numerals, railway minute track, and cabochon crown.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Dallas Peoples, Highland: Blocked a field goal with less than two minutes left to preserve his team’s two-point win over Coalinga.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pull up a chair—actually, no need to sit, because the answer is so simple that it can be summed up in a few seconds.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are nearly 200,000 frames in a two-hour movie shot at 24 frames per second.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of panic or anxiety can include chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, and a fast heartbeat.Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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The whole track flutters with ecstasy, especially the racing, clubby drum track, racing like a heartbeat.Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments from the film: A history of abuse Elton describes his parents as violent.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both are comedies with tender moments and Christmas sing-alongs.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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