jiffy

[US]/'dʒɪfɪ/
[UK]/'dʒɪfi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. isang maikling sandali; isang maikling panahon.
Word Forms
Pluraljiffies

Phrases & Collocations

in a jiffy

agad-agad

Example Sentences

I’ll come in a jiffy.

Babalik ako agad.

I'll be back in a jiffy.

Babalik ako agad.

He fixed the leak in a jiffy.

Naitama niya ang tagas agad.

Just wait a jiffy, I'll find the keys.

Maghintay lang ng ilang saglit, hahanapin ko ang mga susi.

She whipped up a delicious meal in a jiffy.

Nagawa niya ang isang masarap na pagkain agad.

I can finish this task in a jiffy.

Maaari kong tapusin ang gawaing ito agad.

Give me a jiffy to gather my thoughts.

Bigyan mo ako ng ilang saglit para mag-isip.

He arrived in a jiffy after receiving the call.

Dumating siya agad pagkatapos niyang matanggap ang tawag.

The package will be delivered in a jiffy.

Darating ang package agad.

I'll clean up this mess in a jiffy.

Lilinisin ko ang kalat na ito agad.

She can solve puzzles in a jiffy.

Maaari niyang lutasin ang mga puzzle agad.

Real-world Examples

I'll get it. I won't be a jiffy.

Kukunin ko. Hindi ako magtatagal.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

In a jiffy. What's a jiffy? William, what are you talking about?

Sa isang iglap. Ano ang isang iglap? William, ano ang sinasabi mo?

Source: BBC Authentic English

I'll bring them back in a jiffy.

Ibabalik ko sila sa isang iglap.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

I can put it right in a jiffy, though, don't worry.

Mailalagay ko ito sa isang iglap, huwag mag-alala.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Oh. Bree can get rid of that in a jiffy.

Naku. Maiibsan ni Bree iyon sa isang iglap.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

I'll have that article for you in a jiffy.

Magkakaroon ako ng artikulong iyon para sa iyo sa isang iglap.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

In a jiffy he pounced upon it. It was an egg.

Sa isang iglap, sumugod siya rito. Ito ay itlog.

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio

I'll get them out of your way in a jiffy.

Aalisin ko sila sa daan mo sa isang iglap.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

If all goes well, this will be done in a jiffy.

Kung maganda ang lahat, magagawa ito sa isang iglap.

Source: English PK Platform - Authentic American English Audio Version

200 years! That's quite a long time. More than a jiffy!

200 taon! Iyan ay medyo mahabang panahon. Higit pa sa isang iglap!

Source: BBC Authentic English

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