Jiffy
(noun)
- A very short period of time.
- A moment.
Origin:
The word jiffy is believed to have originated in the late 19th century and is thought to be an american slang term that refers to a short amount of time, though the exact origin of the word is uncertain.
Examples:
- I'll be back in a jiffy.
- I'll finish this task in a jiffy.
- It will only take a jiffy to fix this problem.
- I'll be with you in a jiffy.
- I'll be ready in a jiffy.