Word Finder - jiffy

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A very short, unspecified length of time.

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I’ll be back in a jiffy.

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A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values.

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The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second).

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The time taken for light to travel a specified distance in a vacuum, usually one centimetre, but sometimes one foot or the width of a nucleon.

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Short for jiffy bag, a padded envelope.

Look up whatever you need to know in a jiffy.

If you don't feel like going online to order, or you need or want them in a jiffy, all you have to do is hop in the car and visit your local Macy's.

Comes complete with cheese grater to grate parmesan in a jiffy, or pepper grinder to grind fresh peppercorns or sea salt.

Whip up strapless extended size rompers in a jiffy with this easy-to-sew Simplicity pattern from Today's Treasures Patterns and Supplies.

If you have a one-hour shop, you can easily have them tinted and back in your hands as a jiffy.

The waterproof version has a metallic blue ring right around the top of the tube, so if you're like me and buy both kinds, you can tell them apart in a jiffy.

In addition, two side cargo pockets with a velcro closure and one back pocket with a velcro closure ensure that you'll be able to find your keys in a jiffy.

Whether you need to reschedule a practice or arrange separate transportation to a meet, swimming club websites are usually more efficient than phone trees these days, although a group text message can also get the word out in a jiffy.

A sales representative will be able to measure your child up in a jiffy and provide a selection of shoes to try.

Well, 4x4 Evolution for the Dreamcast, PC, and the Mac can satisfy your SUV need in a jiffy.

Browsing the aisles you'll also find "oxygen enhancers", Creatine products, herb concoctions and chemical products using only acronyms, all promising to sweep you off your weary feet in a jiffy.

With the addition of black boots, a black belt and a red Santa hat, basic sewing skills are all you'll need to whip up a festive costume in a jiffy.

If you think the words "eco-conscious" and "fashion" can't possibly go together, a visit to the tote bags page on this site should change your mind in a jiffy.

They're great when you need a pair of Comfortable Shoes in a jiffy.

Let's take a look at the best places to get your Coronation Street updates in a jiffy.

This coffee filter kids craft idea for Christmas angels can be made in a jiffy!

Learning how to do French manicures using art paint can be a great resource if you need cute nails in a jiffy.

Eureka stuck up her nose at such food, but the tiny piglets squealed delightedly at the sight of the crackers and ate them up in a jiffy.

Stop by if you need regular glasses in a jiffy.

There are store bought popcorn poppers such as Jiffy Pop.