A moment.
Jiffy
JIF-ee
ˈdʒɪfi
Noun
Example Sentences
"Back in a jiffy."
"Won't be a jiffy."
Etymology & History
Black Country term for short time. From jiffy.
Word Details
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Region
Black Country
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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