English

Noun

Spiffy ‎(plural Spiffies)

1. A spring-wire collar stay, worn by men.
   • 1975, Irvin Faust, A Star in the Family, page 60

     The only neat thing about him was his collar. It was held down by a Spiffy wire stay.

English

Adjective

spiffy ‎(comparative spiffier, superlative spiffiest)

1. (informal) Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
   • 1906, “Newport News in London,” The New York Times, 26 Aug, p. 9,

     The charming twins came last week, and you should see their clothes. ‘Spiffy’ is the word.

Synonyms

• snazzy
• spiffing
• spivvy

Related terms

• spiv
• spiff up
• spruce up

Translations

Noun

spiffy ‎(plural spiffies)

1. (informal) A dapper person.

References

• Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.