spiff
spiff · spiffs · spiffed · spiffing
To make spiffy(usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
/spɪf/
Meaning
3 senses(informal, transitive)(usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
herausputzen
(slang, transitive)To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.
(slang, transitive)To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
to make spiffy:
Origin
Unknown. See etymology discussion at spiffy.Unknown. See etymology discussion at spiffy.
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Forms
spiffs, spiffing, spiffed, spiffedSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle