jiffy

Noun

Meaning

A moment; an instant; as, I will be ready in a jiffy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

trice instant second moment twinkling split second sec New York minute wink minute flash tick blink heartbeat blink of an eye
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Antonyms

aeon millennium eon century long period
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Hypernyms

second bit moment minute mo

Phrases with the word

in a jiffy half a jiffy

Examples

if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash Source: Internet

A woollen cap so that when the hair is a mess I can just don a cap in a jiffy and carry on travelling :). Source: Internet

But there are several recipes, like the grilled chicken chopped salad which calls for already cooked chicken, that can be whipped up in a jiffy. Source: Internet

Like I said before, pho people are fast--our Imperial Rolls were out in a jiffy and our growling stomachs thanked the hunger gods. Source: Internet

Jiffy Products Sri Lanka specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of plant propagation substrate, substrate systems and related horticultural products. Source: Internet

Rodin’s classic version laced with heady, seductive florals is the ultimate multitasker: an unctuous formula that revives dull hair and cracked skin in a jiffy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jif jiff jiffle jiffy bag jiffy tummy jig