jiffy

jiffy Definition

jiffy (jif′ē)

noun pl. -·fies

Informal a very short time; instant done in a jiffy

Etymology: 18th-c. slang < ?

jiffy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

bag: I, along with others received my medal in a jiffy bag through the post.
program: In some circumstances the User may want to write a jiffy program which will print out a list of suitable POSI positions.
envelope: Video cassettes labeled, technicians notified, video cameras checked, SQA jiffy envelopes and labels.

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