Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jiffies
noun
ˈjɪfiz
Definition
A very short amount of time; an instant.
Examples
- I’ll be there in a jiffy!
- Just wait a jiffy while I grab my coat.
- He finished the task in a few jiffies.
Meaning
The term ‘jiffies’ is often used to indicate a quick or momentary duration. It suggests that something will happen very soon, almost immediately.
Synonyms
- instant
- moment
- flash
- second
