jiffy
noun/ˈdʒɪfi/
/ˈdʒɪfi/
[usually singular] (informal) (plural jiffies)
- a moment
- in a jiffy I'll be with you in a jiffy (= very soon).
Word Originlate 18th cent.: of unknown origin.Want to learn more?
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