How many syllables in jiffy?

There are 2 syllables in the word jiffy.

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Definition of jiffy:

jiffy (noun):: a very short time; a very short period of time moment, instant sense 1; a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat).

Synonyms for jiffy:

bat of an eye

bit

blink of an eye

flash

heartbeat

instant

jiff

minute

moment

nanosecond

new york minute

second

split second

trice

twinkle

twinkling

wink

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