as in neat
chiefly US, informal
neat, stylish, and attractive
a spiffy new uniform She looked very spiffy in her new dress.
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Recent Examples of spiffy
The brewery’s original home offers rustic, mining-town charm, while its spiffy production facility in Lafayette boasts a modern aesthetic.
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Maggie did not have much financially, but no one had as many spiffy hats.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
More of them have also added larger country estates to their portfolios in response to the pandemic, future-proofing life against lockdown, and need additional help to keep them spiffy.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The spiffy, buttoned-up looks that Chalamet wears while in-character are a drastic departure from his off-duty, personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Maggie did not have much financially, but no one had as many spiffy hats.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
More of them have also added larger country estates to their portfolios in response to the pandemic, future-proofing life against lockdown, and need additional help to keep them spiffy.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
The spiffy, buttoned-up looks that Chalamet wears while in-character are a drastic departure from his off-duty, personal style.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiffy
Adjective
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There’s plenty of head room in both rows of seats and a spacious cargo compartment that offers features including a rubber mat, dog-friendly package and a neat underfloor compartment that creates space for a full-size spare — something serious off-roaders demand.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The problem is that these stages rarely unfold in a neat, linear fashion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But with all of the other roster needs, taking care of the insurance plan at the most important position was a tidy bit of business by the front office.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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And just to put a tidy bow on her freshman awards season, Bueckers became the first freshman to win the Associated Press Women’s Basketball Player of the Year Award—an honor which, as a video of the announcement shows, brought her to tears.—
Lizzy Briskin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But my in-laws seemed not to catch this smug look of his, and when my mother-in-law excused herself to go to the bathroom, my father-in-law took the opportunity to go over to his desk and take out one of his special blue envelopes.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
2 Apr. 2025
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But those smug computers obviously haven’t seen a shirtless Illini coach Brad Underwood and his Super Soaker squirt gun.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer A sleek loafer that’ll match practically any outfit is a no-brainer for spring, and this bit loafer from Sam Edelman is currently 40 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Soft suede, sleek gold hardware, and a supportive cork footbed create the ultimate spring mule.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the vulnerability of the first line of their press, the team’s ability to drop and press backwards is immaculate.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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McKenzie Ortega, Pinole Valley softball: Ortega pitched a no-hitter against St. Patrick-St. Vincent, striking out 13, tossing an immaculate inning in the second and going 2 for 4 at the plate with two singles and two walks.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The style is a challenge: should their comedy be smart and savvy or broad and easy-going?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Light enough to layer over tights or leggings in colder weather, these pants are a smart choice for sightseeing or hiking in rainy conditions, but they can easily be dressed up with a cute blouse or blazer.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This night, one of his guests is an elderly, dapper gentleman named Plennie Wingo.—
Scott Ostler,
SFChronicle.com,
3 May 2020
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Actor and choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin is one of those people who manages to look dapper even when he is dressed down.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati.com,
7 May 2020
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“Spiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiffy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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