a jiff
a jiff
A very short amount of time. Used especially in the phrase "in a jiffy," meaning immediately, very quickly, or at once. Just call us on this number if you have any problems, and we'll be back in a jiff. I'll pop the hood and have a look at the engine. It should only take a jiff.
See also: jiff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- jiff
- in a jiffy
- how/what about...?
- how about
- How long is a piece of string?
- eggs is eggs
- from my cold, dead hands
- kicking and screaming
- (one's) best foot forward
- best foot forward