NIFTY


Meaning of NIFTY in English

— niftily , adv.

/nif"tee/ , adj., niftier, niftiest , n. , pl. nifties . Informal.

adj.

1. attractively stylish or smart: a nifty new dress for Easter.

2. very good; fine; excellent: a nifty idea.

3. substantial; sizable: We sold the car for a nifty profit.

n.

4. something nifty, as a clever remark or joke.

[ 1860-65, Amer.; of obscure orig. ]

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