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sniffy
English
Etymology
sniff +? -y
Adjective
sniffy (comparative sniffier, superlative sniffiest)
- Disdainful; haughty.
- Characterised by sniffing.
- Synonym: sniffly
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spiffy
English
Etymology
spiff +? -y
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?sp?fi/
- Rhymes: -?fi
Adjective
spiffy (comparative spiffier, superlative spiffiest)
- (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
- 1906, “Newport News in London,” The New York Times, 26 Aug, p. 9,
- The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.
- 1906, “Newport News in London,” The New York Times, 26 Aug, p. 9,
Synonyms
- snazzy
- spiffing
- spivvy
Related terms
- spiv
- spiff up
- spruce up
Translations
Noun
spiffy (plural spiffies)
- (informal) A dapper person.
References
- Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.
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