plural jiffies
informal
: a very short period of time : moment, instant sense 1
ready in a jiffy
Their troubles were all over in a jiffy.—
Roald Dahl
Roald DahlA small restaurant offering good Vietnamese food in a jiffy.—New Times (Phoenix, Arizona)
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I'll be there in a jiffy.
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—Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
In fact, come fall, airlines, hotels and credit card companies are eager to woo new business after the summer rush, offering special offers and promotions that can refill your loyalty program account in a jiffy.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2023
Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
—Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
The Everyday Classic is 100 percent waterproof, and dries in a jiffy.
—Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
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“Jiffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jiffy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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