"spliffy" meaning in English

See spliffy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more spliffy [comparative], most spliffy [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} spliffy (comparative more spliffy, superlative most spliffy)
  1. (US, slang, archaic) fine; excellent Tags: US, archaic, slang
    Sense id: en-spliffy-en-adj-z5lnVkpn Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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