spiff Meaning & Definition
What Does Spiff Mean?
Spiff is used as an adjective meaning Neat, smartly dressed, attractive. As a noun, it means Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner. As a verb, it means (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date).
Spiff: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spɪf/ |
| Synonyms | spruce and spruce up |
| Plural | spiffs |
| Comparative / superlative | more spiff, most spiff |
| Verb forms | spiffs, spiffing, spiffed |
Spiff Definition (Adjective)
- Neat, smartly dressed, attractive.
Spiff as a Noun
- Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
Without a diploma, he relies on spiff alone to climb the corporate ladder.
- A well-dressed man; a swell.
- A bonus or other remuneration, given for reaching a sales goal or promoting the goods of a particular manufacturer. Originally from textile retailing, a percentage given for selling off surplus or out-of-fashion stock, of which the sales person could offer part as a discount to a customer.
- Alternative form of spliff (“hand-rolled marijuana cigarette”).
Spiff as a Verb
- (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
- To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.
- To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)
Noun
- A well-dressed man.
Verb
- To throw; to heave.
I spiffed the turf over the edge and it went straight through the window and hit the officer.
Noun
- A cannabis cigarette.
Synonyms of Spiff
Spiff synonyms and antonyms →Spiff in a Sentence
Without a diploma, he relies on spiff alone to climb the corporate ladder.
I spiffed the turf over the edge and it went straight through the window and hit the officer.
Word Forms & Grammar
spiff (comparative more spiff, superlative most spiff)
spiff (countable and uncountable, plural spiffs)
spiff (third-person singular simple present spiffs, present participle spiffing, simple past and past participle spiffed)
Words That Rhyme With Spiff
Origin of Spiff
Unknown. See etymology discussion at spiffy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spiff
Is spiff an adjective or a noun?
Spiff is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for spiff?
You can replace spiff with words such as spruce and spruce up. See the full list of spiff synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of spiff?
The plural of spiff is spiffs.
What is the past tense of spiff?
The past tense of spiff is spiffed. The present participle is spiffing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of spiff?
The comparative form is more spiff and the superlative form is most spiff.