How to Pronounce "in a jiffy"
expression
in-uh JIF-ee
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒɪfi
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈɪfi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh JIF-ee
UK
in-uh JIF-ee
Listen in Context
I'll be back in a jiffy.
She finished her homework in a jiffy.
Your order will be ready in a jiffy.
Hang on, I'll get your drink in a jiffy.