In a jiffy Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒɪfi
in-uh JIF-ee
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈɪfi
in-uh JIF-ee
Definition
Very quickly; in a very short amount of time. Usually used informally to mean something will happen soon or be finished quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, spoken English. Common for promises and quick tasks ('I'll be with you in a jiffy'). Similar to 'in a second' or 'in a moment'. Not used in formal writing or serious situations.
Spanish: en un momento - en un instantePortuguese (BR): num instante - rapidinhoPortuguese (PT): num instante - num ápiceChinese (Simplified): 一会儿 - 一下子Chinese (Traditional): 一下子 - 很快Hindi: झटपट - तुरंतArabic: في لمح البصر - بسرعةBengali: এক ঝটকায় - মুহূর্তেRussian: в мгновение ока - в два счётаJapanese: すぐに - あっという間にVietnamese: ngay lập tức - trong chớp mắtKorean: 금방 - 순식간에Turkish: hemen - bir çırpıdaUrdu: فوراً - پل بھر میںIndonesian: dalam sekejap - sebentar lagi
Example Sentences
I'll be back in a jiffy.
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She finished her homework in a jiffy.
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Your order will be ready in a jiffy.
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Hang on, I'll get your drink in a jiffy.
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Don't worry, the technician will fix it in a jiffy.
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Just give me a second—I’ll answer you in a jiffy.
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