Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-a-jiffy

idiom
/ɪn ə ˈdʒɪfi/
Definition
A very short amount of time; quickly.
Examples
  • I’ll be back in a jiffy!
  • Just wait here, I’ll get your order in a jiffy.
  • She finished her homework in a jiffy before dinner.
Meaning
The phrase ‘in-a-jiffy’ refers to something that will happen almost immediately or in just a moment.
Synonyms
  • In no time
  • Quickly
  • Immediately