spiff Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Spiff?
Other words for spiff include spruce and spruce up.
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Spiff as an 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”).
A well-dressed man.
A cannabis 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)
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.
Spiff: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spɪf/ |
| Meaning | Neat, smartly dressed, attractive |
| Synonyms | spruce and spruce up |
| Plural | spiffs |
| Comparative / superlative | more spiff, most spiff |
| Verb forms | spiffs, spiffing, spiffed |
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 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.