(computing) A unit of time defined by the frequency of its basic timer – historically, and by convention, 0.01 of a second, but some computer operating systems use other values.
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(colloquial) A very short, unspecified length of time.
I’ll be back in a jiffy.
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(electronics) The length of an alternating current power cycle (1/60 or 1/50 of a second).
"Who says I filched a vipe?" demanded the indignant thief. "Say it agin', and I'll wisit your wittualling hoffice§ [footnote: § The Mouth.] in two jiffies, my queer von! I'se as 'onest a k'racter as hany, and doesn't know vot conweyancin…
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