noun
- plural of jiffy; very short periods of time
Usage: informal
Examples
- I’ll be ready in a couple of jiffies.
- The computer processed the data in just a few jiffies.
- Wait a few jiffies while I grab my keys.
- The whole process takes only a few jiffies to complete.
- She promised to return in two jiffies.
- The microwave will heat your food in just a few jiffies.