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- Dictionaryjiffy/ˈdʒɪfi/
noun
- 1. a very short time; a moment: informal "we'll be back in a jiffy"
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Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time, such as a few seconds or minutes. It can also be a brand name for a thick envelope or a type of reefing system for sails. Learn more about its usage and origin with Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
informal us / ˈdʒɪf.i / uk / ˈdʒɪf.i / Add to word list. a...
- Jiffy: French Translation
JIFFY translate: moment, instant. Learn more in the...
- Jiffy: Thai Translation
jiffy translate: ชั่วเวลาประเดี๋ยว; ชั่วครู่เดียว. Learn...
- Jiffy: Danish Translation
jiffy - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...
- English (US)
Jiffy is an informal word for a very short period of time, such as a moment or an instant. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of jiffy from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare it with other expressions for short periods of time.
Jiffy definition: a very short time; moment. See examples of JIFFY used in a sentence.
A jiffy is a brief amount of time — an instant, or a split second. When you're really tired at the end of a long day, you probably fall asleep in a jiffy after lying in bed.
Jiffy is an informal word for a very short time or a moment. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of jiffy in different languages and dictionaries.
Jun 2, 2024 · ( computing) A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values. ( electronics) The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second).
