spiff
IPA: spˈɪf
noun
- (uncountable) Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
- (countable, archaic, slang) A well-dressed man; a swell.
- (countable, commerce, slang) 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.
- (countable, colloquial, Jamaica) Alternative form of spliff (“hand-rolled marijuana cigarette”) [(slang, Jamaica, UK, Australia) A cannabis cigarette.]
verb
- (transitive, informal) (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
- (transitive, commerce, slang) To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.
- (transitive, commerce, slang) To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)
adjective
- (archaic or regional, Yorkshire) Neat, smartly dressed, attractive.
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Examples of "spiff" in Sentences
- He always looks so spiff in his tailored suits and polished shoes
- The group decided to spiff up their presentation with colorful graphics and dynamic slides
- She gave her old car a good cleaning and waxing to make it look spiff for the upcoming road trip
- The restaurant was renovated and now looks quite spiff with modern decor and stylish furniture
- The students were instructed to spiff up their resumes with relevant experience and skills to impress potential employers
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