jiffy

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that happens quickly or in a very short time.

• noun

  A very short time; a brief moment.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

jif , jiff

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jiffy
miffy , puffy , siffy , stuffy

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Variants

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jiffies , jiffy , Jiffy bag

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'something that can be done in a day and a night', from Middle English gifte, from Old English geofan 'to give'. The modern meaning is first recorded in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jiffy' was first used in print in the late 19th century in the context of horse racing.

2. In the context of cooking, a jiffy corn muffin mix was first introduced in the 1930s.

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Related Concepts

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1. instant: Related concept: Instant refers to something that happens or is done immediately, without delay. Jiffy is a term used to describe something that happens or is done very quickly.

2. quick: Related concept: Quick refers to something that is done or happens in a short time. Jiffy is a term used to describe something that happens or is done very quickly.

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Culture

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Jiffy is a common term used in various contexts. In the context of cooking, a jiffy corn muffin mix is a popular brand name for a quick-to-prepare baking mix. In the context of technology, a jiffy is a unit of time equal to 1/100th of a second.

How to Memorize "jiffy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fast-moving clock hand or a race car finishing a lap in a short amount of time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something happening quickly or in a short amount of time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jiffy means quick and ready' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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