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Jiffy

JIF-ee2 syllables
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Means 'a very short time' in English. (English)

What does Jiffy mean?

English: Means 'a very short time' in English.. Jiffy is an informal term in English meaning a very short time, often used to indicate quickness or speed.

Is Jiffy a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jiffy in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jiffy in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jiffy suit?

Modern
Funny

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Quick as a Jiffy!

When Jiffy checks in, I hope they’re not planning to organize nap time… I can’t have my snooze cut short by a ‘very short time’ meeting!

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