spiffing

/ ˈspɪfɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang.
   excellent; splendid

Word History and Origins

Origin of spiffing¹

C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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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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