as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in a jiffy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jiffy
Here, a range of cozy options that ship out in a jiffy via Prime delivery, with the option to tack on a duvet cover separately.
—
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
End your relaxed evening by hitting up upscale sports bar Upper Deck Ale & Sports Grill, a popular spot that features a relaxed outdoor bar where fancy (and affordable) martinis are mixed in a jiffy.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2023
Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
—Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
See All Example Sentences for jiffy
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
End your relaxed evening by hitting up upscale sports bar Upper Deck Ale & Sports Grill, a popular spot that features a relaxed outdoor bar where fancy (and affordable) martinis are mixed in a jiffy.
—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2023
Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
—Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
See All Example Sentences for jiffy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiffy
Noun
-
The defense's case to spare Mahdi's life before a judge lasted only about 30 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
-
But Houston swarmed back with a furious rally, erasing a nine-point deficit over the final 135 seconds for a thrilling victory.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Though her fetus was already pressing against her cervix, doctors waited 40 hours until the fetal heartbeat stopped to inducea delivery, putting her at serious risk of deadly infection.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Donaldson is the heartbeat of the Michigan Wolverines, and his heart-stopping, circus-style scoop shot with 59 seconds remaining Saturday cemented their trip to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
An unexpected benefit is that the doctors and nurses treating these patients in their final moments were also uplifted by fulfilling their wishes and felt a deeper sense of purpose and meaning.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Saturday Night Live took a moment out from the comedy to pay tribute to former host Val Kilmer.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiffy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share