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词汇 spiffing
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Definition of spiffing in English:

spiffing

adjective ˈspɪfɪŋˈspɪfɪŋ
British dated, informal
  • Excellent; splendid.

    〈英,非正式,旧〉出色的;极好的

    it's a frightfully spiffing idea

    这真是个妙极了的好主意。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • My boyfriend and I will be together 2 years next week, which is highly spiffing.
    • Two viewpoints sounds spiffing to me (if a little confusing at first)!
    • This is a spiffing example of someone who was physically prepared to deal with a bad situation.
    • A spiffing new parlour game for the chattering classes has come to our attention.
    • I must say though that WH's book on Pit The Younger is very spiffing.
    Synonyms
    very good, superb, outstanding, magnificent, of high quality, of the highest quality, of the highest standard, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, sublime, perfect, eminent, pre-eminent, matchless, peerless, supreme, first-rate, first-class, superior, superlative, splendid, admirable, worthy, sterling, fine

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

Definition of spiffing in US English:

spiffing

adjectiveˈspifiNGˈspɪfɪŋ
British dated, informal
  • Excellent; splendid.

    〈英,非正式,旧〉出色的;极好的

    how spiffing you look!
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Two viewpoints sounds spiffing to me (if a little confusing at first)!
    • My boyfriend and I will be together 2 years next week, which is highly spiffing.
    • This is a spiffing example of someone who was physically prepared to deal with a bad situation.
    • A spiffing new parlour game for the chattering classes has come to our attention.
    • I must say though that WH's book on Pit The Younger is very spiffing.
    Synonyms
    very good, superb, outstanding, magnificent, of high quality, of the highest quality, of the highest standard, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, sublime, perfect, eminent, pre-eminent, matchless, peerless, supreme, first-rate, first-class, superior, superlative, splendid, admirable, worthy, sterling, fine

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

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