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Noun jiffy has 1 sense
- blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute - a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
--1 is a kind of moment, minute, second, bit
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Jiffy
Description:
Jiffy is a versatile term that can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. As a noun, it refers to a very short period of time, often implying a task completed quickly or an action performed almost instantaneously. As an adjective, it describes something that is done or prepared in a very short amount of time, usually with ease and efficiency. As an adverb, it emphasizes the speed or efficiency of an action or task.
Examples:
Noun Usage:
- I'll be back in a jiffy. (referring to a short period of time)
- She fixed the problem in a jiffy. (referring to the speed of completing a task)
Adjective Usage:
- He made a jiffy dinner using a prepackaged meal. (referring to the quick preparation of a meal)
- The jiffy repair service had my phone fixed in no time. (referring to the efficiency of a repair service)
Adverb Usage:
- She ran jiffy fast and won the race. (referring to the speed of running)
- The instructions were jiffy clear and easy to follow. (referring to the ease and clarity of instructions)
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