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Definition of spiffing in English: spiffingadjective ˈspɪfɪŋˈspɪfɪŋ British dated, informal Excellent; splendid. it's a frightfully spiffing idea Example sentencesExamples - My boyfriend and I will be together 2 years next week, which is highly spiffing.
- Two viewpoints sounds spiffing to me (if a little confusing at first)!
- This is a spiffing example of someone who was physically prepared to deal with a bad situation.
- A spiffing new parlour game for the chattering classes has come to our attention.
- I must say though that WH's book on Pit The Younger is very spiffing.
Synonyms very good, superb, outstanding, magnificent, of high quality, of the highest quality, of the highest standard, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, sublime, perfect, eminent, pre-eminent, matchless, peerless, supreme, first-rate, first-class, superior, superlative, splendid, admirable, worthy, sterling, fine
Origin Late 19th century: of unknown origin. Definition of spiffing in US English: spiffingadjectiveˈspifiNGˈspɪfɪŋ British dated, informal Excellent; splendid. Example sentencesExamples - Two viewpoints sounds spiffing to me (if a little confusing at first)!
- My boyfriend and I will be together 2 years next week, which is highly spiffing.
- This is a spiffing example of someone who was physically prepared to deal with a bad situation.
- A spiffing new parlour game for the chattering classes has come to our attention.
- I must say though that WH's book on Pit The Younger is very spiffing.
Synonyms very good, superb, outstanding, magnificent, of high quality, of the highest quality, of the highest standard, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, sublime, perfect, eminent, pre-eminent, matchless, peerless, supreme, first-rate, first-class, superior, superlative, splendid, admirable, worthy, sterling, fine
Origin Late 19th century: of unknown origin. |