nifty

adjective · nounA2

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Tính từ

adjective

Comparative

niftier

Superlative

niftiest

1.
(colloquial, dated)(colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
a nifty trick for reducing your household energy bill
2.
(colloquial, dated)(colloquial, somewhat dated) Stylish.
nifty gear
You look nifty in that jacket.

Danh từ

noun

Plural noun:

nifties

1.
(colloquial, dated)A possibly risqué comic story or anecdote.
2.
(colloquial, dated)A trick.

Từ liên quan

Cùng gốc / liên quan

niftily niftiness

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Nguồn gốc từ

From -y. First element is of origin. Possibly theatrical slang, as a shortened, altered form of Magnificat. Alternatively, perhaps a special use of US regional niffed (put off, peeved).