Definition of "spiff" in English

adjective

1. (archaic or regional, Yorkshire) Neat, smartly dressed, attractive.

noun

1. (uncountable) Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.

   • Without a diploma, he relies on spiff alone to climb the corporate ladder.

2. (countable, archaic, slang) A well-dressed man; a swell.

3. (countable, commerce, slang) A bonus or other remuneration, given for reaching a sales goal or promoting the goods of a particular manufacturer. Originally from textile retailing, a percentage given for selling off surplus or out-of-fashion stock, of which the sales person could offer part as a discount to a customer.

4. (countable, colloquial, Jamaica) Alternative form of spliff (“hand-rolled marijuana cigarette”).

verb

1. (transitive, informal) (usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)

2. (transitive, commerce, slang) To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.

3. (transitive, commerce, slang) To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)