jiffy

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɪfi/
US: /ˈdʒɪfi/

  1. A very short time; a moment.

    1. I'll be back in a jiffy.
    2. Could you wait a jiffy while I grab my coat before we leave?

Synonyms

moment second instant shake flash trice
jiffy adverb

  1. Almost instantly.

    1. He fixed it in a jiffy.
    2. The meal was prepared in a jiffy thanks to the microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jiffy" is /ˈdʒɪfi/ in British English and /ˈdʒɪfi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jiffy": moment, second, instant, shake, flash, trice.

Example usage of "jiffy": "I'll be back in a jiffy.". More examples on the page.