What does JIFFY mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. a very short period of time; moment (e.g. "Ill be back in a jiffy.")
2. a unit of time used in computing, equal to one-hundredth of a second (e.g. "The program runs every 5 jiffies.")

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdʒɪfi/
• UK: /ˈdʒɪfi/

Origin and Usage

The word "jiffy" originated in the late 18th century as a slang term meaning "lightning". It later evolved to mean a very short period of time, as it is commonly used today. In computing, a "jiffy" is a unit of time used to measure CPU usage.

Synonyms

• instant
• moment
• second

Related Words

• brief
• swift
• hurry
• quick
• rapid

Example Sentences

1. "Ill be back in a jiffy, just need to grab my coat."
2. "The program runs every 5 jiffies to measure CPU usage."