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Jiffy (time) Jiffy can be an informal term for any unspecified short period, as in "I will be back in a jiffy". From this, it has acquired a number of more precise applications as the name of multiple units of measurement, each used to express or measure very brief durations of time. First attested in 1780, [1] the word's origin is unclear ...
Jiffy is a brand of baking mixes marketed by the Chelsea Milling Company in Chelsea, Michigan, that has been producing mixes since 1930. [1] [2] The company was previously named Chelsea Roller Mill. [3] They are known for their products being packaged in a recognizable, small box with the brand's logo in blue.
Jiffy Lube International, Inc. is an American chain of automotive oil change specialty shops founded in Utah, United States, in 1971. It has been a subsidiary of Shell since 2002, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas .
Jiffy Packaging Company Limited was incorporated by the Baldwin family in 1964 to produce its namesake Jiffy Padded Bags. [1][2] The Baldwins had produced wood wool in Birmingham since 1896 and Manchester since 1926 but chose Winsford in Cheshire as the base for their new company. [1] Its product line first began to expand with Jiffy Rugated ...
Jiffy Pop is a popcorn brand of ConAgra Foods. The product consists of popcorn kernels, oil, and flavoring agents contained within a foil-covered, disposable aluminum pan. Once the paper outer covering is removed, the pan is held by an attached handle over a heat source such as a stove burner or campfire and gently agitated, causing the kernels ...
Jiffy is a Thai chain of convenience stores. There are a total of 149 Jiffy convenience stores, mostly in petrol stations. [1] Companies. Jiffy Convenience Store;
[3] [6] [5] Jiffy Biscuit Mix was introduced in 1930 as America's first prepared, all-purpose baking mix, named "Jiffy" because it was quick prepare. [5] Although Bisquick is widely accredited as being the first baking mix on the market due to its notoriety, Jiffy Mix was released first, thus holding the title of first all-purpose baking mix in ...
A jiffy is a unit of time used in computer operating systems, being the interval of time between system timer interrupts. This interval varies from system to system, but is typically between 1 and 10 milliseconds.