Spiffing Meaning in English

word

US

ˈspɪfɪŋ

SPIF-ing

UK

spˈɪfɪŋ

SPIF-ing

Definition

An old-fashioned British word meaning excellent, wonderful, or very good.

Usage & Nuances

"Spiffing" is rarely used in modern English and is strongly associated with old-fashioned or humorous British English. You might see it in period films, parodies, or playful conversations. It's an adjective for things or experiences that are excellent.

• Spanish: magnífico - estupendo (muy británico, anticuado)
• Portuguese (BR): espetacular - sensacional (britânico, antigo)
• Portuguese (PT): espantoso - sensacional (britânico, antigo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 太棒了 (英国俚语，过时) - 极好的
• Chinese (Traditional): 太棒了 (英國俚語，過時) - 極好的
• Hindi: शानदार (ब्रिटिश, पुराना, आम नहीं)
• Arabic: رائع (تعبير بريطاني قديم)
• Bengali: অসাধারণ - চমৎকার - দারুণ
• Russian: великолепный - превосходный - отменный
• Japanese: 素晴らしい - 最高の - すごい（古風）
• Vietnamese: tuyệt vời - xuất sắc - tuyệt hảo
• Korean: 멋진 - 훌륭한 - 아주 좋은
• Turkish: müthiş - şahane - harika
• Urdu: بہترین - شاندار - عمدہ
• Indonesian: hebat - luar biasa - keren

Example Sentences

What a spiffing idea!

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The weather is simply spiffing today.

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You look absolutely spiffing in that suit.

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"That dinner was spiffing! Compliments to the chef," he said with a grin.

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"We're having a spiffing time at the picnic," the children shouted.

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"Jolly good show! That was spiffing, old chap," the actor declared with a wink.

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