Synonyms for jiffy
noun instantinstant
jiff
Word Origin & History
1785, "a moment, an instant," colloquial, origin unknown; said to be originally thieves' slang for "lightning."
Example Sentences forjiffy
Every other boy had jerked them down and chucked them under the counter in a jiffy.
It doesn't matter; we'll break the door down in a jiffy, anyway.
The bottle was filled with kerosene, and in a jiffy the box was covered with the flame.
Peter T. had 'em labeled the "Duchess" and "Irene dear" in a jiffy.
I—I just stepped over 'cross the Lane for a jiffy, that's all.
I allus drinks a drink of milk, and away goes the dizzingtory in a jiffy.
Captain Shad, after informing them that he would be aboard in a jiffy, drove on to the barn.
I'll be whipping the chiss ashore in a jiffy, only Csar's that eager to help, it's wonderful.
Glad to, old fellow, and we'll have a spot of hot tea ready for you in a jiffy.
But at once, in a jiffy, I am off to this place and without Corinne.