spiff
Because it is a word with a single syllable, spiff is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofspiff
- Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.
Example: "Without a diploma, he relies on spiff alone to climb the corporate ladder."
- A well-dressed man.
- A bonus or other remuneration, given for reaching a sales goal or promoting the goods of a particular manufacturer. Originally from textile retailing, a percentage given for selling off surplus or out-of-fashion stock, of which the sales person could offer part as a discount to a customer.
- (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)
- To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.
- To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)
- To throw; to heave.
Example: "I spiffed the turf over the edge and it went straight through the window and hit the officer."
- A cannabis cigarette.
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