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☆ nifty (nif′tē)

adjective niftier -·tier, niftiest -·ti·est

Slang attractive, smart, stylish, enjoyable, etc.: a generalized term of approval

Etymology: orig. theatrical slang, prob. < magnificent

noun pl. nifties -·ties

Slang a nifty person or thing; esp., a clever remark

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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