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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a jiffy" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate a very short amount of time or to suggest that something will happen quickly.
Example: "I'll be back in a jiffy, just need to grab my coat."
Alternatives: "a moment" or "in no time".
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I'll be back in a jiffy.
Need to ripen bananas in a jiffy?
The business matter was settled in a jiffy.
And in a jiffy, a waiter was at their table.
"I'll have you out of here in a jiffy".
So, er, see you here in a jiffy.
The money will be with you in a jiffy".
W5 min:ith you in a jiffy, readers.
A stamping machine cuts it to pieces in a jiffy.
It came about, in part, because of a Jiffy bag.
In our present mood we'd sign up in a jiffy.
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